UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 18/08/2024

External Reference: 2024-541282

FTS Reference: 2024-020196

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Police Digital Service
08113293
20 Gresham Street,
LONDON
EC2V 7JE
UK
Contact person: Nia Harvey
Telephone: +44 123456789
E-mail: nia.harvey@pds.police.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.pds.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/94392

I.3)

Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83285&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Audit Services
Reference number:  PDSCN-235-2023
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79212000  -  Auditing services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

In accordance with best procurement practice, EU and UK Procurement Directives and Regulations, Police Digital Service (Company) is seeking to establish a contract through the Open Procedure (as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulation 27)), for the provision of Audit Services. The offering will be split into two (2) lots within the Invitation to Tender (ITT), the first being External Audit Services and the second being Internal Audit Services. Suppliers are required to bid on ONE lot only.
The Company intend to run the ITT with the following key evaluation stages:
• Stage 1 – Quality - Qualification Standard Selection Questionnaire and Written Responses
• Stage 2 – Quality - Presentation
• Stage 3 – Price - Commercial Evaluation
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 360000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer:  1
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

External Audit Services
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79212000  -  Auditing services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Police Digital Service wish to appoint an External Audit provider to ensure independent oversight of the companies' financial reporting processes. For further information regarding Police Digital Service's requirements please refer to the Statement of Requirements document provided within this notice.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Internal Audit Services
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79212000  -  Auditing services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Police Digital Service wish to appoint an Internal Audit provider to ensure an independent and objective opinion on the control environment, comprising risk management, control and governance by evaluating its effectiveness in achieving the organisational objectives. For further information regarding Police Digital Service's requirements please refer to the Statement of Requirements provided within this notice.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

21/08/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information