Tender

000587 Internal Audit

ANCHOR HANOVER

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Tender

02 Aug 2023 at 12:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process by Anchor Hanover involves a tender for internal audit services. The contract is for a three-year period with potential extensions. Anchor Hanover, as the largest provider of housing for older people in England, seeks to improve risk management and internal controls through this programme of audits. The tender, classified under CPV code 79212200, is in the selective procurement stage and is open to SMEs, with a tender deadline of September 30, 2023, and a contract period starting from April 1, 2024.

This tender by Anchor Hanover offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in internal audit services to engage in a long-term partnership. Suitable businesses should focus on providing independent assurance and advisory engagements aligning with the buyer's risk and assurance framework. The scope of work includes conducting approximately 15 audits annually, reflecting Anchor Hanover's commitment to effective risk management and internal controls. Interested businesses can benefit from Anchor Hanover's extensive network and reputation within the housing and care sector in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

000587 Internal Audit

Notice Description

The contract will be to provide a programme of audits to provide independent assurance on how Anchor manages risk. This will include how well policies and procedures are implemented and followed to give confidence to the Board, Committees and Executive that our internal controls are effective. It may also include certain advisory engagements designed to provide recommendations on how Anchor improve risk management on new processes or in response to changes in the operating environment. It is anticipated that the audit programme will align with Anchor's risk and assurance framework and where ARC requires independent assurance. It will also be influenced by anticipated future changes to the organisation and its environment. This contract is for a three-year period with the option for an extension for a further two 12 month periods at the end of the term. Bidders should assume that at least 15 audits per annum will be required. This is based on the current number of reviews in this year's programme which equates to 150 audit days. Additional information: Anchor is the largest provider of housing for older people and one of the largest providers of care in England, we provide homes and support so customers can enjoy living in thriving communities. We are leaders in creating choice and opportunity for people in later life. We manage 52,000 homes across almost 1,700 sites. We operate in more than 90% of local authorities in England. We have nearly 6,000 residential care customers and more than 10,000 colleagues. The current corporate structure includes two trading subsidiaries a number of dormant entities which will be rationalised over the coming 12 months, as well as some small trusts where Anchor is the corporate trustee.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c850cc4-2548-4bef-a250-8128ad326c6d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANCHOR HANOVER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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