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
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Audit Management System On behalf of ASW Assurance
Reference number
TSDFT516
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Authority has a requirement for an AMS (Audit Management System) which will automate many of our audit processes, improve efficiency, and help us keep pace with the rapidly changing auditing landscape. It will allow us to allocate our resources more effectively and reduce the risk of non-compliance.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £420,000
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
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 an AMS (Audit Management System) which will automate many of our audit processes, improve efficiency, and help us keep pace with the rapidly changing auditing landscape. It will allow us to allocate our resources more effectively and reduce the risk of non-compliance.
The contract(s) is for an initial 5 years scheduled to begin on the 01/12/2024 with the option to extend by up to a further two years.
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: £420,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
2 December 2024
End date
1 December 2031
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract(s) is for an initial 5 years scheduled to begin on the 01/12/2024 with the option to extend by up to a further two 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 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
3 October 2024
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: 3 December 2024
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
3 September 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
Internet address
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Wilkins Drive
Paignton
EX4 7FG
Country
United Kingdom