Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Contact
Chris Chalk
Telephone
+44 1803653365
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK42 - Torbay
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Digital Audit and Assurance Services
Reference number
TSDFT507
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
ASW Assurance is the largest provider of specialist internal audit, assurance and consultancy services to NHS healthcare organisations in the South West. We are dedicated to helping improve governance and ultimately the quality and safety of patient care. About Us | ASW Assurance | Internal Audit, Counter Fraud & Consultancy Services
The Authority has a requirement for delivery partner(s) to work with us to provide specialist Digital Audit and Assurance services support with internal audit and assurance Head of Opinion and value added work, with the option to draw on internal audit when the market place for such niche roles is weak or reduced.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £350,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK42 - Torbay
Main site or place of performance
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Regent House
Regent Close
Torquay, TQ2 7AN
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are looking for a delivery partner(s) to work with us to provide specialist Digital Audit services support with internal audit and assurance Head of Opinion and value-added work, with the option to draw on internal audit when the marketplace for such niche roles is weak or reduced.
We are looking for this partner(s) to provide to up 100 days per annum of internal audit and assurance specialist Digital Audit resource per annum (subject to agreed need) across a range of specialist opinion and value added audit and assurance assignments which will be agreed as part of the annual Audit Planning process with the flexibility to request internal audit resource on an “as and when” basis to cover gaps in staff resource caused by high levels of sickness and staff turnover.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £70,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2024
End date
1 November 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
This contract has two (2) 12 Month extension options after the initial 3 years.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
16 September 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 16 January 2025
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
16 August 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Wilkins Drive
Paignton
EX4 7FG
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.torbaypharmaceuticals.nhs.uk
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Country
United Kingdom