Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cde-9c92-72ca-8596-cfc9527d4619/internal-audit-services closed GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs # Internal Audit Services [Faversham Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/faversham-town-council) Estimated value £6,000 Published 25 Nov 2024 Deadline Closed 13 Dec 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Section 4 of The Practitioners' Guide 2024 (and future versions) sets out the basic requirements for conduct of an effective internal audit review of an authority's financial and governance records and controls facilitating the completion of the Internal Audit Report in an authority's Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR). We would expect these as a minimum requirement of the internal audit services. In the case that the internal audit is not able to confirm compliance, there is the expectation that these instances of non-compliance will be included in an internal audit report containing practical recommendations for improvement. It will be expected that the internal audit service provider will be effective and add value. In addition to the work required to sign the relevant section of the AGAR, it is expected that the internal auditor service provider will: - - Prepare an annual audit plan which will be discussed with the Town Clerk and tabled at a Policy and Resources Committee meeting so that there can be additional input and oversight into the internal audit procedures that need to be carried out. - Have significant experience of auditing local and parish councils' sector and will be able to highlight latest best practice in the sector. - Have sufficient capacity to complete their work by no later than 31 May each year. ### OTHER INFORMATION Faversham Town Council uses RBS Omega as its primary accounting system. Audits to be undertaken on site at Faversham, Kent. ### TENDER REQUIREMENTS The written tender response should contain the following information: - - Details of registration to any professional organisation. - Experience in auditing local and parish councils. - Letters of recommendation from other similar sized town councils. - Details of professional indemnity insurance. - List of items required at the time of audit. - Sample internal audit plan and report for the annual internal audit with timeframes. - The fee for undertaking the work for each of the 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years for 2 audits (at 6 months and 12 months) on site in Faversham. Tenders maybe received by electronic submission entitled 'Internal Audit Services" for the attention of the Town Clerk, Faversham Town Council. The tender will be scored on a 50: 50 price versus quality scoring matrix. ### FURTHER INFORMATION Further information can be obtained from Louise Bareham, Town Clerk and RFO by telephone 01795 503286 or email In order to comply with the Local Government Transparency Code 2014, details of the winning contract may be published on the Council's website and minutes. The submission of a tender is deemed to be an acceptance of this requirement. ### CLOSING DATE The closing date for the tenders is 12 noon Friday 13th December 2024 Submission Address: The Town Hall, 12 Market Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7AE Read full description ## CPV classification Auditing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/487a32c2-a8f3-493e-9abc-1d772b405369) 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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