Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cheshire Constabulary on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire
Headquarters, Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road,
Winsford, Cheshire
CW7 2UA
Contact
Kim Hall
Telephone
+44 01606363334
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD6 - Cheshire
National registration number
N/A
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33132
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Internal Audit Services
Reference number
CPA/SPU/2178
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) as the contracting authority aims to appoint a suitably qualified provider of Internal Audit Services for the PCC, Cheshire Constabulary (CC) and Cheshire Fire Authority (CFA). The Internal Audit Service will be expected to provide independent objective assurance that each organisation’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. A proactive approach is required to improve systems and achieve Best Practice and Value for Money including the delivery of continuous improvement and elimination of waste and non-value-adding activity. The Contract term is 3 years with the option to extend the contract by two further periods of 12 months. The value of £275,000 is an estimate, and includes the optional contract extensions. Full details can be found within the Online ITT – which is constructed as an online questionnaire with Supporting files in the document folder.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £173,550
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Main site or place of performance
Winsford. CW7 2UA
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) as the contracting authority aims to appoint a suitably qualified provider of Internal Audit Services for the PCC, Cheshire Constabulary (CC) and Cheshire Fire Authority (CFA).
The Internal Audit Service will be expected to provide independent objective assurance that each organisation’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. They will also be expected to take a proactive approach to the improvement of systems and enable the achievement of Best Practice and Value for Money including delivering continuous improvement and eliminating waste and non-value-adding activity.
The successful Contractor will be required to work closely with the PCC, the PCC’s Chief Finance Officer, the CC and the CC’s Assistant Chief Officer and Head of Finance together with CFA’s Treasurer and Finance Departments. In addition, there will be a need to liaise with other corporate departments for work relating to the management and measurement of performance. The Contractor will also be required to liaise with corporate departments and the External Audit Services regarding the delivery of quality; services, policies, and procedures of the PCC, the CC and CFA.
The Contract term is 3 years with the option to extend the contract by two further periods of 12 months.
Please note the value of £275,000 is an estimate, and includes the optional contract extensions.
Full details can be found within the Online ITT – which is constructed as an online questionnaire with Supporting files in the document folder.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Section 1 - Internal Audit Services / Weighting: 45%
Quality criterion - Name: Section 2 - Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Section 3 - Inreviews and Demonstrations / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Awarded Contract Value shown is for the initial 3 year term only. There are an additional 2 x Month optional extensions not included in the awarded Contract Value.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-036020
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
Internal Audit Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mersey Internal Audit Agency (MIAA)
Regatta Place, Brunswick Business Park Summers Road,
Liverpool
L3 4BL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
654424145
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £173,550
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Awarded Contract Value is for the initial 3 year term. There are an optional 2 x 12 month extensions available that aren't included in the awarded contract value figure.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom