Canada - NPP - Notice of Proposed Procurement - Professional Practice Support - stream 2 PASS

Description

Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) under the Professional audit support services (PASS) supply arrangement (SA), stream 2 - Internal Audit Quality Assessments
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SUPPORT SERVICES (PASS)
GSIN: R010A Internal and External Audits (Supply Arrangement PASS)
Solicitation Number: 5000076268
Organization Name: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Solicitation Date: 2024/04/02
Closing Date: 2024/04/29 02:00 PM (EDT)
Anticipated Start Date: 1 to 2 months from closing date
Contract Duration: The contract period will be for approximately 5 years from date of contract.
Solicitation Method: Competitive
Applicable Trade Agreements: Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement CHFTA, the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA), the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPanFTA), the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No
Number of Contracts: 1
Requirement Details
The solicitation period is the opportunity for Bidders to submit questions or suggestions regarding the requirements of this solicitation, to seek clarification where needed and to provide feedback in support of CNSC’s continued improvement. We encourage all Bidders to take advantage of this time.
Tendering Procedure: Selective Tendering
This requirement is open only to those PASS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 1 for services in the National Capital Region for the following category:
Stream 2: Internal Audit Quality Assessments.
The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:
• A Hundred Answers Inc.
• Aniko Consultants Inc., Samson & Associés-CPA Consultation Inc.-Samson & Associates CPA-Consulting Inc., in Joint Venture
• BDO Canada LLP
• Deloitte LLP
• Ernst & Young LLP
• MNP LLP
• Orbis Risk Consulting Inc.
• Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
• QMR Staffing Solutions Incorporated
• Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Consulting Inc.
• Samson & Associés CPA/Consultation Inc.
However, should an uninvited SA Holder wish to be invited, it may contact the Contracting Authority in writing to request an invitation at any time prior to five days before the published bid closing date, and an invitation will be made to that SA Holder. In no circumstance will such an invitation require Canada to extend a bid closing date.
Description of Work:
The CNSC’s Internal Audit, Evaluation, and Ethics Division (IAEED) requires the services of an experienced audit professional services contractor with expertise in professional practices provide as-and-when-requested services to support the professional practices function of the Division.
The goal of the support is to ensure that the IAEED’s products and processes align and support compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Professional Practices Framework and the Treasury Board Policy on Internal Audit and Directive on Internal Audit.
Incumbent in the last 12 months: Yes
Contract No. 3000731997
Vendor: Orbis Risk Consulting Inc.
Value: CAD $130,000.00 applicable taxes excluded
Security Requirement: as outlined in the RFP
Minimum Corporate Security Required: Facility Security Clearance (Secret)
Resource clearance: as outlined in the RFP
Inquiries
Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named below. Request for Proposal (RFP) documents will be e-mailed directly from the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “BUYANDSELL.GC.CA” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language.
NOTE: FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SUPPORT SERVICES (PASS) Method of Supply is refreshed four (4) times per year. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact spsvaaautorite.passsaauthority@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
Contract Authority
Email Address: CNSC solicitation

Opportunity closing date

29 April 2024

Value of contract

to be confirmed