Tender

Appointment of Internal Audit Services

  • NMRN Operations

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-032023

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-041036

Published 30 October 2023, 3:44pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NMRN Operations

HM Naval Base (PP66)

Portsmouth

PO1 3NH

Email

tenders@nmrn.org.uk

Telephone

+44 2392891370

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.nmrn.org.uk

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/fda3ce7f-2032-4f22-b3d7-11e966adf066

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

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 Internal Audit Services

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79212000 - Auditing services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

This tender will be jointly awarded by the National Museums of the Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, which the latter is leading this tender process.

The overall objective is to select a Supplier that gives high confidence of delivering the expected benefits to be derived from the Services on time, on budget and to the required quality. The National Museums requires suppliers that are partners to their businesses by adding strategic value and giving assurance in delivering the agreed outcomes in support of the National Museums’ strategies.

The successful Supplier is required to deliver a comprehensive risk-based internal audit service to each of the National Museums that meets the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, delivering an objective, independent appraisal of activities, including the governance structure and all levels of management.

The Supplier will be expected to:

Work with the Service Leads and Audit Committees to develop rolling three-year risk-based internal audit strategies and plans which outline the programme of work for each National Museum. This must be flexible to reflect business risks and respond to key external and internal influences. The internal audit plans will include an evaluation of the arrangements in place to:

- Establish and monitor the achievement of organisational objectives;

- Identify, test and evaluate key systems and controls ensuring they are relevant, appropriate and effective;

- Identify, assess and manage risks;

- Assess compliance with policies, laws and regulations;

- Ascertain the integrity and reliability of financial and other information provided to the management and stakeholders; and

- Ascertain that systems of control are laid down and operate to promote the economic, efficient and effective use of resources and to safeguard assets.

Full specifications can be found in Annex A of the ITT Documentation, which can be found on the Contracts Finder Gov.UK advert which can be found here;

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda3ce7f-2032-4f22-b3d7-11e966adf066

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £276,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79212200 - Internal audit services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ31 - Portsmouth
  • UKI - London
Main site or place of performance

NMRN-Portsmouth

RAF Museum Hendon

NAM- London (Chelsea)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Open Procedure

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

See ITT documentation.

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

two.2.14) Additional information

Full specification and location of ITT documentation found here;

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda3ce7f-2032-4f22-b3d7-11e966adf066


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

4 December 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

5 December 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=230610.

(MT Ref:230610)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Public Procurement Review Service

Cabinet Office

London

Email

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