Celtic Framework

Concepts

• objectives of the celtic framework
• treasury and constitution
• auditing services
• northern ireland
• celtic framework
• mutual call-off framework contract
• scotland
• wales
• project assurance reviews
• project management

Location

Northern Ireland:

Description

The Celtic Framework is a mutual call-off framework contract through which contractors may be acquired for project assurance reviews and/or programme/project management (hereinafter “PPM”)-specific purposes for the devolved governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The objectives of the Celtic Framework are two-fold: - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers to lead and/or participate in assurance reviews managed through the assurance hubs in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales; and - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers for the provision of “other assurance services.

Lot Division

Renewal Options

Framework can be extended for an additional 12 months - the total contract duration is up to 48 months.

CPV Codes

• 79212000 - Auditing services
• 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
• 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
• 79420000 - Management-related services
• 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
• 79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** E-Tender Information: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - The first person from your Organisation to use the Platform will be required to register on behalf of the Organisation. - Registration involves accepting a User Agreement, and providing basic information about your Organisation and about the User performing the Registration. - On registering on the Platform the Super User will select a Username and will receive a password. - The Password will be sent by e-mail to the email address that was specified in the User Details section of the Registration page. - In order to log-in to the Platform please enter your Username and Password. - Note: If you forget your Password then visit the homepage and click “Forgot your password?” - Registration should only be performed once for each Organisation. - If you think that someone in your Organisation may have already registered on this Platform then you must not register again. - Please contact the person who Registered (i.e. the Super User) in order to arrange access to the Platform. - Contact the Helpdesk immediately if you are unable to contact the Super User (for example if they have left your Organisation). - Note: If your Organisation is already registered on the Platform then you must not make any additional registration. Please contact the Helpdesk to gain access to the Platform. - Tenders must be uploaded to the BravoSolution portal by 14:00. Late bids will not be accepted. How To Find The ITT: - Once logged in you must click on ‘ITT’s Open to all Suppliers’ - The e-tender references for this contract are: project_53712 and the following ITT's: itt_103305, itt_103310 & itt_103311. - Click on the title to access summary details of the contract. If you are still interested in submitting a tender, click the 'Express an Interest' button. This will move the ITT from the ‘Open to all Suppliers’ area to the ‘My ITT’s’ on the home page. - You will then see the full details of the ITT in the qualification and technical envelopes along with any relevant documents in the‘Attachments’ area. - Any questions on the ITT, please use the ‘Messages’ area to contact the buyer directly – Please do not contact the named person at the top of this notice. Please note that the Client may utilise EU finding in respect of the Contract. As a result, the successful Bidder will be required to manage finances and records so as to comply with EU audit requirements. NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132292 Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: As detailed in the specification, there will be Social Value requirements. Bidders should demonstrate the social value that they will bring to this contract. This should include: - how External Providers will mentor new and/or existing review team members; and - how External Providers will transfer knowledge and expertise. (WA Ref:132292) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.