491 Internal Audit Services

This is a pre-market engagement notice for internal audit services. While it outlines the scope and context well, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on the formal tender process, impacting completeness and clarity for potential bidders.

The notice is for pre-market engagement, not a formal tender, which explains the absence of a formal procedure code and type. The CPV code is appropriate. Deadlines are not yet set for a formal tender, so the current submission deadline is for engagement. No disputes are noted. Regulatory compliance is assumed for a university procurement.

The description of services and the context of the Higher Education landscape are clear. However, the absence of specific evaluation criteria for the future formal tender process reduces overall clarity for potential bidders regarding how their submissions will be assessed.

Basic information like title, organization, estimated value, and contract duration is present. However, the notice is for pre-market engagement, so a formal submission deadline for a tender is not yet applicable. Crucially, the lack of detail on the future formal tender process and its evaluation criteria means it's not fully complete for a bidding decision.

The notice is a pre-market engagement, aiming to gather input before a formal tender, which is a fair approach. Access to the full documentation is via external portals, which is standard. The criteria mentioned for future assessment ('breadth of specialisms', 'capabilities and added value') are objective, but the lack of specific weighting or detailed criteria in this notice is a minor concern.

The notice directs interested parties to external portals for more information and response, which is a common e-procurement practice. The contract start date is specified. Financing information is not detailed, and the submission deadline is for engagement, not a formal bid. The lack of direct document access within the notice itself is a minor inconvenience.

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration are populated. Dates are logical, and there are no indications of suspension or disputes. The 'Status: planning' aligns with the pre-market engagement nature.

There is no explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation within the notice. It is not indicated as EU funded. This suggests a lack of focus on these areas in the current engagement phase.