Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NMRN Operations
HM Naval Base (PP66)
Portsmouth
PO1 3NH
Telephone
+44 2392891370
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA32850
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0c3158-dd78-4050-923c-615fb15b6c35
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
APPOINTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY AND EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Appoint for Accountancy and External Audit Services are divided into two lots. Potential suppliers are invited to tender for one or either of the two lots. It must, however, be noted that in order to maintain audit independence, the two lots will be awarded to two separate companies.
The lots are as follows:
Lot 1- Acting as External Auditors for the Subsidiary Companies and Trusts
In accordance with the relevant statutory provisions, accounting requirements and auditing standards, the External Auditors will be required to give their opinion on the Financial Statements of the National Museum’s subsidiaries and trusts (where appropriate) at the end of each accounting period, and will deliver audit services, including:
The planning, management and execution of the annual external audit for the National Museum’s subsidiaries and relevant trusts
Reporting on external audit progress to Management and the Audit Committee, including attendance at Audit Committee meetings as appropriate
Provision of ad hoc advisory work to the National Museum on technical accounting, internal control, financial matters and current issues affecting charities
Lot 2- Statutory Accounts Preparation
Preparation of the statutory financial statements for the subsidiary companies and trusts and for the parent company and consolidated Group
The collation, validation, consolidation, accounting and production of the financial statements for all eligible entities within the National Museum Group.
Provision of associated ad hoc technical accounting advice and support
Full information can be found within the ITT Documentation found on Contracts Finder link;
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0c3158-dd78-4050-923c-615fb15b6c35
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212000 - Auditing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Main site or place of performance
NMRN Portsmouth
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Open Procedure as Invitation to Tender
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Additional scope for 2-year extension subject to performance.
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 November 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 November 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=230504.
(MT Ref:230504)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit