Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of South Wales
Procurement Manager, University of South Wales, Finance Dept, Llantwit Road
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL
UK
Contact person: Tina Struebig
Telephone: +44 1443482386
E-mail: procurement@southwales.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.southwales.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0315
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Internal Audit provision
Reference number: 1789
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79212100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Internal Audit provision to the University of South Wales.
The University of South Wales is a Higher Education Corporation under the 1988 Education Reform Act, which has had University status and degree awarding powers following the Higher & Further Education Act 1992. The University has over 20,000 students and nearly 2,000 staff. There are three academic faculties covering a wide range of subjects currently spread across three main teaching campuses in Pontypridd, Newport and Cardiff. The University has two wholly owned subsidiary colleges in the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and The College Merthyr Tydfil. In addition, the University has a research facility in Baglan and a Sports Park in Treforest. The University and both colleges are registered charities.
Further information about the University is available at: http://www.southwales.ac.uk
The University of South Wales is seeking to appoint internal auditors for up to a maximum of five years (three years in the first instance with the option of up to two one year extensions) with effect from 1 August 2023. The appointment would be subject to the continued satisfactory performance by the successful service provider.
The University requires the successful service provider to deliver an internal audit service including the development, implementation and review of an internal audit programme throughout the contract term. The internal audit programme will be developed in conjunction with the University’s management team and approved by the University’s Audit Committee. The successful service provider may also be required to carry out value for money studies and facilitate the yearly review of effectiveness of the Audit Committee, and provide training to members as required.
The number of audit days varies each year, but c. 125 is an indicative combined figure for the University and subsidiary colleges.
Submissions will be evaluated against key criteria, including demonstrable knowledge of the HE and FE sectors in Wales, quality of the audit process, cost, and community benefits.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
250 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79212200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL15
Main site or place of performance:
Treforest, Pontypridd
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of South Wales is a Higher Education Corporation under the 1988 Education Reform Act, which has had University status and degree awarding powers following the Higher & Further Education Act 1992. The University has over 20,000 students and nearly 2,000 staff. There are three academic faculties covering a wide range of subjects currently spread across three main teaching campuses in Pontypridd, Newport and Cardiff. The University has two wholly owned subsidiary colleges in the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and The College Merthyr Tydfil. In addition, the University has a research facility in Baglan and a Sports Park in Treforest. The University and both colleges are registered charities.
Further information about the University is available at: http://www.southwales.ac.uk
The University of South Wales is seeking to appoint internal auditors for up to a maximum of five years (three years in the first instance with the option of up to two one year extensions) with effect from 1 August 2023. The appointment would be subject to the continued satisfactory performance by the successful service provider.
The University requires the successful service provider to deliver an internal audit service including the development, implementation and review of an internal audit programme throughout the contract term. The internal audit programme will be developed in conjunction with the University’s management team and approved by the University’s Audit Committee. The successful service provider may also be required to carry out value for money studies and facilitate the yearly review of effectiveness of the Audit Committee, and provide training to members as required.
The number of audit days varies each year, but c. 125 is an indicative combined figure for the University and subsidiary colleges.
Submissions will be evaluated against key criteria, including demonstrable knowledge of the HE and FE sectors in Wales, quality of the audit process, cost, and community benefits.
Shortlisted companies will be asked to present to a University panel on 26th April 2023. Further information on the content of the presentation will be provided at ITT stage.
II.2.14) Additional information
Publication of the ITT notice is w/c 27th March 2023.
Queries in relation to the services required can be emailed to procurement@southwales.ac.uk where they will be answered and shared as additional information to this notice.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
27/03/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Queries in relation to the requirements of the service can be emailed to procurement@southwales.ac.uk.
Responses will be shared by means of an additional document to this notice.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=128779.
(WA Ref:128779)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/02/2023