I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together.
The NTMA Internal Audit function provides internal audit services to the SBCI. The NTMA Internal Audit function comprises a Head of Internal Audit supported by an external service provider (currently KPMG). Details of the procurement of the external service provider, the contract for which was awarded to KPMG, are available on e-tenders, at https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders/ViewNotice/221903, which also includes details of the term of the contract. The e-tenders notice also sets out the overall value of the contract (covering NTMA, SBCI and HBFI for a possible maximum term of 6 years) estimated at €3,430,000.00, excluding VAT.
An Evaluation Group assessed and reviewed the tenders. The members of this group (by position) were the Chief Legal Officer (the Chairperson of the Evaluation Group), the Director of the State Claims Agency, the Director of Funding and Debt Management and the Head of Financial Planning and Operations. This Evaluation Group made the decision on the appointment of the provider of Internal Audit services.