Scope
Description
SNG are seeking to re-tender contracts for both internal and external audit services. The tender shall be divided between two Lots:
Lot 1 Internal Audit
Lot 2 External Audit
The Contracts will be for an initial term of 4 years extendable at SNG's sole option for a period of 3 years, giving a total of 7 years
Please note that due to segregation of duty and to prevent conflict of interest, no bidder can enter into a contract for both services.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2029
- Possible extension to 31 October 2032
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Subject to satisfactory performance of the successful bidders, there shall be the option for a 3 year extension to the individual contracts. These extensions shall also be subject to agreement in writing between the Parties
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Lot LOT-0001. Internal Audit
Description
The successful internal audit provider will collaborate closely with SNG's internal audit team to deliver internal audit services that align with SNG's strategic objectives.
The provider will adhere to the SNG Internal Audit Methodology, including structure and format of reporting, throughout the engagement.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. External Audit
Description
SNG is seeking to appoint a supplier to enter into an arrangement for the provision of External Statutory Audit Services,
The specific areas of the Company's business to be audited during any resulting arrangement would be based upon the legal requirements for a statutory audit and in line with appropriate accounting legislation. Proposals should allow for any known changes in accounting legislation
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
7 July 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All bidders must create an account with SNG's tender portal Intend - all documents must be submitted electronically to Intend
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 June 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Price 40% Quality 55% Social 5% |
Price |
Weighting description
Price 40%
Quality 55%
Social 5%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
This tender is to be undertaken in order to award contracts for an Internal Audit service contract and an External Audit service contract. The CFP shall comprise of the following steps:
Participation stage - issue of CPQ,
Invitation to tender and initial tender submission,
Top 5 Suppliers for each Lot invited to presentations and negotiations,
Best and Final Offers (BAFO) to be submitted,
Evaluation of BAFOs,
Contracts Award
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Pre-selected tenderers - utilities contract or not central government - minimum 10 days
Documents
Associated tender documents
Conditions of Participation Questionnaire (CPQ).docx
CPQ Response Document.docx
Contracting authority
Sovereign Network Group
- Companies House: RS007448
Sovereign House, Basing View
Basingstoke
RG21 4FA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@sovereign.org.uk
Region: UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)