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Provision of Internal Audit Services - AWARD

IN-TEND E-TENDERING

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07 May 2026 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Together Housing Association Limited (THA) has completed the awarding process for the contract titled "Provision of Internal Audit Services." This procurement, which falls under the industry category of internal audit services (CPV code 79212200), is set in the United Kingdom and other regions including the Channel Islands and Isle of Man. The contract was awarded on 7th May 2026, and the services will commence from 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2031, with the possibility of extending up to two additional years. The buying organisation, In-Tend e-Tendering, located in West Yorkshire, conducted this procurement process under the "Other -" category and made use of the CCS RM6310 Audit and Assurance Services framework for Lot 1 - Internal audit and assurance.

For businesses specialising in internal audit and assurance services, this contract presents a significant opportunity to engage with a public sector body over a long-term duration. The contract is valued at £588,600, and renowned suppliers like Beever and Struthers, Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, along with PwC LLP, have been selected to deliver these services. Firms with robust experience in compliance and regulatory standards would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders, especially if they can provide comprehensive risk and control frameworks. This opportunity allows suppliers to establish a substantial presence in the public sector audit market, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Together Housing Association Limited (THA) requires a supplier of Internal Audit services to operate as a corner stone of its risk and controls framework, providing assurance to Board that its activities comply at all times with the relevant legislation and regulatory standards which are applicable to its operations. The Management Services, Governance & Assurance teams are procuring an Internal Audit service via CCS RM6310 Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2), Lot 1- Internal audit and assurance. Together housing intend to enter into an Agreement with an organisation for the provision of internal audit services with a Contract Term of Three (3) years with the option to extend for two twelve (12) month periods. The maximum contract duration is therefore five (5) years from the 1st April 2026 to 31st March 3031.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97ec3a85-948a-4b59-8270-3905d7553446
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£588,600 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IN-TEND E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST YORKSHIRE
Postcode
HX1 2EB
Post Town
Halifax
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BEEVER AND STRUTHERS, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS ADVISOR

PWC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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