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Internal Audit Services

HOUSING SOLUTIONS

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28 Apr 2026 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Internal Audit Services" initiated by Housing Solutions, located in Berkshire, has progressed to the award stage. This tender, classified under accounting and auditing services (CPV 79210000), is aimed at providing internal audit and assurance services according to the CCS RM6310 framework within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 26th March 2026, with the procurement method being limited, indicating that the contract was awarded without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with an estimated annual spend of GBP 82,742, totalling a value of GBP 344,760 upon award. Despite being a significant opportunity, this tender is not specifically tailored towards SMEs or VCSE organisations.

The tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services to establish a long-term relationship with Housing Solutions, a notable buyer from the public sector. It offers an initial term of 3 years with a possible extension of up to 2 more years, providing sustained business growth potential. Specifically, enterprises like Menzies LLP, the awarded supplier, can benefit from delivering strategic internal audit services that contribute to enhancing the operational and financial oversight of Housing Solutions. Companies with expertise in frameworks such as CCS RM6310 and capable of delivering a comprehensive annual audit plan would be ideal contenders for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Provision of internal audit and assurance services in accordance with CCS RM6310 framework, delivered via an annual audit plan. Estimated spend of GBP 82,742 (Incl VAT) per annum. Initial term of 3 years, with option to extend for further 2 years (5 years max term).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f8f120-23d4-43f4-b8ed-96931d3a8cce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£413,712 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£344,760 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
HOUSING SOLUTIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
SL6 8BY
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENZIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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