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Published 17 May 2021, 22:55 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Independent Auditor · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig (Public body)

Framework agreementServicesNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 25 Jun 2021

What is being bought

Published requirement description
  • The Reporter will undertake an independent audit role on data which we publish within our Annual Performance Report, CCWater Report, Discover Water and also be flexible to audit any other data as requested, e.g. EA template on Bio-Resources, Ofwat ad-hoc data requests. The Reporter will be expected to have knowledge of the operating structure of the water, wastewater and retail business to the extent that they can challenge the data owners on the accuracy and robustness of the various data.
  • The Reporter will audit the performance data on our 56 Performance Commitments (PC), as included within the Ofwat Price Review 2019 Final Determination (PR19 FD) and any future Performance Commitments as part of Ofwat Price Review 2024 FD.
  • The Reporter will review and audit any annual impact on our Outcome Delivery Incentive penalties and/or rewards as per the PR19 FD.
  • The Report will review and assure the Scheme of Charges/Tariffs in accordance with the respective Charging Rules published by Ofwat.
  • The Reporter will provide support/guidance and will audit Price Review 2024 documents and data as requested.
  • Provide independent reporting on historical and forecast regulatory information published by DCC to enable stakeholders and customers to review performance and have confidence in the accuracy of the data and the robustness of the processes followed.
  • The Reporter will undertake independent reporting and scrutiny on performance data and provide an opinion on the accuracy of reported data and the robustness of the processes to the Dwr Cymru Executive Team , Audit Committee and the DCC Board.

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  • The Reporter will undertake an annual Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) audit and audit our Critical National Infrastructure sites once every three years.

CPV: Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 1 suppliers

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Independent AuditorRenewal
Delivery: UK
Extensions: This agreement will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the sole discretion of DCWW. This means a possible total duration of 5 years if all options are taken. · 3 year contract with option to extend for additional 1 = 1 yearsVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “Independent Auditor” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
17 May 2021, 22:55 BST
Last source update
17 May 2021, 22:55 BST
Authority reference
DCWW1224
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-010892
Classification (CPV)
Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b1fd Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: Participation instructions — how to express interest in this opportunity. 1) Register your organisation on the DCC eSourcing Portal (this is only required once so please check whether there is an existing account registered for your organisation — multiple users can be added as required); 2) Express an interest in the opportunity: — log in to the portal with your username and password, — click the 'PQQs/ ITTs Open to all Suppliers' link, — click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content, — click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page — this will move the PQQ/ ITT into your 'My PQQs/ITTs' page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only), — you can now access any attachments by clicking 'Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT details' box. 3) Responding to the Opportunity — click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT details'. You can choose to 'Create response' or 'Decline to Respond', — you can now use the messaging function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification, — note the deadline for completion and follow the onscreen instructions to complete your response — there may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform, — you must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please Note the following — you must download the documents yourself after you have expressed interest, they will not be sent to you, — expressions of Interest will ONLY be accepted through the eSourcing Portal — all documentation must be returned electronically via the eSourcing Portal, — if you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eSourcing helpdesk using the contract information provided on the home page.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Appointment period ends
25 Jun 2021, 10:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

17 May 2021 → 25 Jun 2021 · 2 dates
  1. Notice published
    17 May 2021, 22:55 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    25 Jun 2021, 10:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig

Contracting authorityPublic bodyWater Fortran Road, St Mellons, Cardiff, Wales, CF30 0EHContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Dwr Cymru Welsh WaterReview body Cardiff

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria