Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
2 Marsham Street
LONDON
SW1P4DF
Contact
Emily Wolfe
emily.wolfe@levellingup.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI32 - Westminster
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ac92a4-ce90-40a1-8cf7-3d6b51c194f8
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of External Assurance Reviews of Local Authorities
Reference number
CPD4124050
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) seeks information in preparation for the potential Provision of External Assurance Reviews of Local Authorities, where a Supplier will coordinate and conduct external assurance reviews of Local Authorities across a range of subject areas that may include governance processes, financial management, financial sustainability, commercial and companies, and procurement and contract management
If you are interested in this potential opportunity, please review the Pre-Tender Market Engagement Document available at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ac92a4-ce90-40a1-8cf7-3d6b51c194f8
or on request by contacting: commercialtenders@levellingup.gov.uk
You will be required to respond to the questions set out within section 6 of the document by email to commercialtenders@levellingup.gov.uk by no later than 17:00 GMT Monday 19th September (the "Response Deadline").
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is responsible for the stewardship of the Local Government Accountability Framework and ensuring the framework
is fit for purpose to enable a sustainable and resilient local government sector that delivers priority services and empowers communities.
In the event of issues, risks and / or failures within individual Local Authorities that are impacting upon and / or preventing the effective and efficient operation of services, the Department may take actions to remediate this and support Local Authorities to address identified issues.
As part of this the Department may seek independent expert analysis of Local Authorities' processes, operations and financial position to provide evidence and information via an
external assurance review. The findings of the reviews can help determine the most appropriate course of action to deliver the most successful outcomes with regards restoring Local Authorities to effective and efficient operations, reducing risk and bolstering their resilience. This is particularly pertinent as Local Authorities continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 October 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No