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 10:58

Tender

26 Aug 2021 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is spearheaded by Bolton at Home, which is seeking internal audit services for itself and Arcon Housing Association Ltd under the title "Internal Audit Services for BAH Group." This tender falls within the services category, specifically identified as CPV code 79212000 for auditing services. Currently in the Award stage, the tender has a value of £437,850, with an initial contract term of three years and an option to extend for an additional two years. Key dates include the deadline for clarification questions, which has passed, and the date the contract was awarded on 25th November 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and risk management services. Companies that can offer robust internal audit capabilities, particularly those versed in compliance and risk assessment, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, firms that demonstrate a commitment to Social Value principles, as stipulated in the contract's requirements, may find enhanced opportunities to appeal to the buyer's objectives while contributing to broader social goals.

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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. Initial contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year periods (Total contract term - 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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Initial contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year periods (Total contract term - 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-h6vhtk-02d9de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029322-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£355,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£437,850 £100K-£500K

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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON AT HOME
Contact Name
Procurement Hub
Contact Email
procurementhub@boltonathome.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1204328000

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD36 Greater Manchester North West

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Halliwell
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

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