Published date: 11 March 2019

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 7 November 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Internal audit services - 79212200

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£0 to £103,600

Procurement reference

20190311123058-31617

Published date

11 March 2019

Closing date

7 November 2018

Contract start date

9 January 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority ("DWFRA") has a requirement for the provision of Internal Audit Services to support the functions of the Authority and the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service ("DWFRS").

Internal Audit Services Requirements
a) An annual review of the internal controls, evaluating and reporting on the adequacy of those controls, recommending improvements and following up on the implementation of recommendations for our Finance System, Payroll Services and Treasury Management. b) A review of internal controls for other policies, strategies, systems and functions, including for example - Procurement, Risk Management, Data Security, Asset Management, etc. c) ICT Audits, including compliance with policies, data security, ICT strategy and key controls, and other audits as agreed with the Supervising Officer from time to time. d) Preparation, development and presentation to Members of the Authority of an annual internal audit plan and strategy based on an assessment of risk and materiality, to be agreed with the Supervising Officer prior to the start of each contract year. e) Preparation of reports and attendance at quarterly meetings of the Audit Committee (currently the Finance and Governance Committee). f) Carry out value for money audits as requested by the Supervising Officer. g) Carrying out investigations into financial irregularities and allegations of fraud or malpractice, if any should arise, on behalf of the Authority. h) the production and presentation of an annual report, for the Finance and Governance Committee.

The Authority proposes to enter into a contract for a period of four years based on the period 7th January 2019 until 31st March 2023.
The Authority may extend the contract for a further period of one year (12 months) until 31st March 2024.

Further information available within the procurement documents.

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Award information

Awarded date

14 December 2018

Contract start date

9 January 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Total value of contract

£103,600

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

South West Audit Partnership Limited

Address

Abbey Manor Business Centre
Preston Road
Yeovil
BA20 2EN

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Clare McCallum

Address

5 Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre
Hulse Road
Salisbury
SP1 3NR
ENG

Telephone

+44 1722691110

Email

clare.mccallum@dwfire.org.uk

Website

www.dwfire.org.uk