Award

Internal Audit Services for BAH Group ( BAH Ltd & Arcon Housing Association Ltd )

BOLTON AT HOME

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Nov 2021 at 11:04

Tender

26 Aug 2021 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being conducted by Bolton at Home for the provision of Internal Audit Services, specifically aimed at serving the Bolton at Home Group and Arcon Housing Association Ltd. This tender, classified under the industry category of internal audit services, has an estimated contract value of £355,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on the 4th of October 2021, with the contract set to commence on the 1st of April 2022 and lasting potentially until the 31st of March 2027, including options for extensions. All inquiries related to the tender needed to be submitted by the 27th of September 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in audit, assurance, and advisory services. Companies that can provide comprehensive internal audit capabilities, addressing areas such as financial control and risk management, would be particularly suited to compete. Suppliers should also be prepared to demonstrate their commitment to social value contributions, as this is a significant aspect of the tender evaluation process, which includes a focus on quality and value for money.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services for BAH Group ( BAH Ltd & Arcon Housing Association Ltd )

Notice Description

Bolton at Home wishes to appoint a service provider for Internal Audit Services to Bolton at Home Group (Bolton at Home Ltd and Arcon Housing Association Ltd.) The contract will provide for the provision of internal audit services to Bolton at Home Group, covering all its areas of operation and providing assurance to the proposed group board and group audit committee. The internal auditor will independently examine, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the internal controls - financial, operational, compliance and risk management - to ensure that they are both efficient and effective, and that they remain so in the light of changing circumstances. This can effectively be split into 3 areas; audit, assurance & advisory. Social Value contributions apply to this tender, as set out in the Contracting Principles and "Appendix 5" Social Value. A supplier questionnaire must be submitted and will be evaluated on a PASS/ FAIL basis. The tender will be evaluated using 70 % Quality and 30 % Price. The tenderer should submit their terms and conditions in line with the Contracting Principles provided. Contract Term is for an initial 3 year period with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year period (Total 5 years) Please Note : The deadline for clarification questions is 27th September 2021. Tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access free of charge via the chest portal , reference number DN539972. www.the-chest.org.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb7ada1b-c42f-4f49-89d5-bf6c89783fac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c7a4d9-d866-4edf-bd47-114e7d06fc80
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£355,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£437,850 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 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
BOLTON AT HOME
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 8SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Halliwell
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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