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/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
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