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Internal Audit Resource Partner

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Northern Ireland Water

LOCATION

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

VALUE

£1,687,500

DEADLINE

February 12, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

79212200

REFERENCE

002432-2026

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Original Tender Description

This Contract is for the following services: - • General audit resource to provide assistance or lead on general (non-IT) audits. Ability to complete professional standard working papers including preparing detailed process documentation, identification of relevant risks and controls, use of appropriate testing techniques, and documentation of audit findings. • Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in areas of specialism that would be of most relevance to NI Water, based on understanding of the NI Water business. This may be to support delivery of assurance or advisory services, or ad hoc investigations. • Specialist IT / Cyber Audit Resource expertise at consultant and manager / senior manager level.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • The provided tender information does not explicitly state any mandatory exclusion grounds.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The provided tender information does not explicitly state any eligibility requirements.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Provide general audit resources to assist or lead on non-IT audits.
  • Demonstrate ability to complete professional standard working papers.
  • Demonstrate ability to prepare detailed process documentation.
  • Demonstrate ability to identify relevant risks and controls.
  • Demonstrate ability to use appropriate testing techniques.
  • Demonstrate ability to document audit findings.
  • Provide Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in areas relevant to NI Water's business.
  • SMEs must be capable of supporting assurance services.
  • SMEs must be capable of supporting advisory services.
  • SMEs must be capable of supporting ad hoc investigations.
  • Provide specialist IT / Cyber Audit Resource expertise.
  • IT / Cyber Audit Resource expertise must be available at consultant level.
  • IT / Cyber Audit Resource expertise must be available at manager / senior manager level.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • The provided tender information does not explicitly state any financial requirements.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit requests to participate by 12 February 2026, 12:00:00.
  • Participate in a Restricted procurement process, implying an initial Request to Participate stage.

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Summary:
This tender notice from Northern Ireland Water seeks an Internal Audit Resource Partner to provide general, specialist SME, and IT/Cyber audit services, with requests to participate due by 12 February 2026.

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67
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear description of the required audit services and detailed technical capabilities. However, it suffers from significant gaps in crucial information such as explicit eligibility, financial, and mandatory exclusion grounds, and critically, the complete absence of evaluation criteria.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The procedure type and CPV code are correctly assigned, and the 25-day deadline for the Request to Participate stage is generally reasonable. However, the absence of explicitly stated mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility requirements, and financial requirements represents significant compliance gaps. The contradictory 'Value Classified: Yes' despite a stated value also raises transparency concerns.

Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
Missing explicit eligibility requirements
Clarity80/100

The description of services and the AI-extracted technical capability requirements are very clear and detailed. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major clarity flaw. The lack of explicit eligibility, financial, and exclusion criteria also reduces overall clarity for potential bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified
Missing explicit eligibility, financial, and exclusion criteria
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, deadlines, estimated value, duration, and location (NUTS code) are provided. However, the tender is significantly incomplete due to the absence of explicit eligibility, financial, exclusion, and evaluation criteria. The status of full tender documents also appears unclear, with only one document summary provided.

Missing explicit eligibility requirements
Missing explicit financial requirements
Fairness65/100

The lack of specified evaluation criteria is a major fairness concern, as bidders cannot understand how their submissions will be judged. The absence of e-submission also creates a barrier to equal access and efficiency. The contradictory 'Value Classified: Yes' statement reduces transparency. While the technical requirements appear generic, these other factors significantly impact fairness.

No evaluation criteria specified
No e-submission supported
Practicality60/100

The tender lacks support for electronic submission, which is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. A direct document URL is not provided in the available information. While the contract start date and duration are clearly specified, the absence of e-submission makes the process less efficient and practical.

No e-submission supported
Document URL not explicitly provided
Data Consistency70/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. However, the direct contradiction between the stated 'Estimated Value' and the 'Value Classified: Yes' flag is a significant data inconsistency. Minor issues include missing codes for procedure types and an empty 'Liable Person' field.

Contradiction between 'Estimated Value' and 'Value Classified: Yes'
Missing codes for procedure type
Sustainability20/100

The tender shows no explicit integration of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also noted as not being EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards. This represents a missed opportunity to incorporate modern sustainability principles into the procurement process.

No green procurement aspects
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of required services
Detailed technical capability requirements
Appropriate CPV code assigned
Contract duration and start date clearly specified

Concerns

Absence of evaluation criteria
Missing explicit eligibility, financial, and mandatory exclusion grounds
Lack of e-submission support
Contradictory 'Value Classified: Yes' statement
No sustainability, social, or innovation aspects

Recommendations

1. Explicitly define all mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, financial, and evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and legal compliance.
2. Implement electronic submission to enhance fairness, efficiency, and practicality for bidders.
3. Clarify the 'Value Classified' status to avoid contradictions and ensure full transparency regarding financial information.

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