Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c13-838e-73bc-a22f-2468bdb5505e/wcc-internal-audit-services-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # WCC - Internal Audit Services Framework [Coventry - Solihull - Warwickshire](https://tendernation.io/buyers/coventry-solihull-warwickshire) Open field Estimated value £700,000 to £864,000 Published 16 Oct 2017 Deadline Closed 14 Nov 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Warwickshire County Council's current contract for internal auditing services is due to expire on 31 March 2018. The new framework commencing 1 April 2018 will be accessible by the following participating Councils: o Warwickshire County Council and clients o North Warwickshire Borough Council o Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council o Rugby Borough Council o Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council o Warwick District Council o Coventry City Council o Gloucestershire County Council and clients o Telford and Wrekin Council o Lincolnshire County Council and clients Warwickshire County Council is leading this procurement process on behalf of the other participating Councils. Warwickshire County Council will be the contracting authority for the Internal Audit Services Framework Agreement. The requirement is for internal auditing services, as defined by the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, ie: Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organisation's operations. It helps an organisation accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Internal audit services will comprise mainly internal ICT auditing services, including the development of ICT audit plans; risk assessments on ICT systems, equipment and services; undertaking audit reviews and reports; and providing advice to internal audit staff on ICT audit matters. Additionally the contractor must have capacity for non ICT specialist work to provide additional audit resource if needed. As audit work will need to be carried out at a variety of locations, the framework will be divided into the following geographical lots: - Lot 1 Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull and Worcestershire - Lot 2 Gloucestershire - Lot 3 Telford and Wrekin - Lot 4 Lincolnshire The services for each Lot will be delivered by one contractor. There is no guarantee of business for any of the Lots. Applicants are invited to bid for one or more of the lots. Where a tender is submitted for two or more lots, tenders should specify any applicable discount in the pricing schedule. Please refer to the Service Specification and Framework Agreement for further details. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process. Tender applicants must register with the system (if they haven't previously done so) in order to be able to express an interest in the project and download documents. The web address for CSW-JETS is [csw-jets.co.uk](https://www.csw-jets.co.uk) Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. If you are having trouble registering with CSW-JETS please email us at or call 01926 412728. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes Read full description ## CPV classification Internal audit services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/94bee777-b569-469e-8b40-d9074ff0ddb2) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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