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GB-Wellingborough: The provision of Internal Auditor Services at Greatwell Homes

GREATWELL HOMES

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13 Nov 2019 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Greatwell Homes involves a tender for the provision of Internal Auditor Services, primarily focused on enhancing the organisation's financial governance and operational effectiveness. This contract, classified under the Internal Audit Services (CPV 79212200), has a total value of £76,500. The initial contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method, with the tender period ending on 7th November 2019. The services are to be delivered in Wellingborough, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in auditing services, risk management, or regulatory compliance. Companies with a strong background in internal audits, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), may find themselves well-positioned to compete, given the nature of the services required and the emphasis on value for money and efficiency improvements in the contract specifications. The successful execution of these services can also enhance a firm's credentials, opening pathways for further contracts within and beyond public procurement.

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Notice Title

GB-Wellingborough: The provision of Internal Auditor Services at Greatwell Homes

Notice Description

Contract Description and Scope The scope of work of the internal audit service is to determine whether the organisation's network of risk management, control and governance processes, as designed and represented by management, is adequate and functioning in a manner that ensures that: risks are appropriately identified and managed; interaction with the various governance groups occurs as needed; significant financial, managerial, and operating information is accurate, reliable, and timely; employees' actions comply with policies, standards, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations; resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, and adequately projected; programmes, plans and objectives are achieved; quality and continuous improvement are fostered in the organisation's control process; significant legislative or regulatory issues affecting the organisation are recognised and addressed appropriately; opportunities for improving management control, profitability and the organisation's image, which are identified during audits, are communicated to the appropriate level of management. The Key Aims, Objectives and Outcomes The key aims, objectives and required outcomes of this proposed contract are to: Increase services and efficiencies and improvements; improve Customer Satisfaction; achieve Value for Money; develop a flexible annual plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology, including any risks or control concerns identified by management, and submit that plan to the Audit Committee for review and approval as well as periodic updates; implement the annual audit plan, as approved, including as appropriate any special tasks or projects requested by management and the Audit Committee; maintain professional audit staff with sufficient knowledge, skills, experience, and professional certifications to meet the requirements of this engagement letter; issue periodic reports to Audit Committee informed by the best practice in internal auditing; help in the investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities in the organisation and notify management and the Audit Committee of the results; consider the scope of work of the external auditors and regulators, as appropriate, for the purpose of providing optimal internal audit coverage to the organisation at a reasonable overall cost. For your information our current internal audit setup comprises: Provide an annual assessment on the adequacy and effectiveness of Greatwell Homes' processes for controlling its activities and managing its risks; report on each internal audit carried out highlighting issues related to the processes for controlling the activities of Greatwell Homes, including potential improvements to those processes; periodically provide information on the status and results of the annual audit plan. Please see attached invitation to tender document for detail. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd6f4755-493a-4778-a2cd-93351faa67f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d16155-0800-4765-b5c8-470f5212ec64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£76,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATWELL HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 1BL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Croyland and Swanspool
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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