AwardedAwarded 27 May 2026
T142 - Internal Audit Resource
Northern Ireland Water Limited · Local or regional public body
In brief
Northern Ireland Water Limited awarded accountancy work to Ernst & Young LLP on 27 May 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,687,500 including VAT.
The contract runs for 4 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
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What the notice says
This Contract is for the following services:
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• 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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young LLP 3 bids received | £2,000,000 | Awarded 27 May 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 002432-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 054414-2026
About the buyer
Northern Ireland Water LimitedLast 12 months
Procurements
76Awards
31Suppliers it has used most for accountancy
- BSI Assurance UK Limited1 contract
- Ernst & Young LLP1 contract
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From notice 002432-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 12 January 2026, last updated 9 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.