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CCHA-179 Internal Audit

CASTLES AND COASTS

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17 Nov 2023 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Castles and Coasts Housing Association (CCHA) has initiated a tender process for the provision of a five-year Audit Strategy, incorporating internal audit services. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline on January 18, 2024. The location of the contract is in Carlisle, United Kingdom. The industry category is services, specifically internal audit services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender can be accessed electronically via the submission method details provided.

This tender opportunity from CCHA presents a chance for audit service providers to engage in a long-term contract to deliver comprehensive internal audits and management services. Businesses with expertise in risk-based assurance, internal audit reporting, and stakeholder liaison would be well-suited to compete. The successful party is expected to adhere to service standards outlined in the submission terms, including agreed audit plans, lead auditor communication protocols, and prompt reporting requirements to ensure effective collaboration with CCHA in meeting auditing objectives.

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Notice Title

CCHA-179 Internal Audit

Notice Description

CCHA is looking to procure the services of a suitably competent supplier to provide a five year Audit Strategy (incorporating a one year audit plan and a schedule of audit coverage for the remaining four years); derived through an evaluation of the CCHA risk maps and Corporate Strategy, conversations with the Finance Director, Housing Services Director and members of the Audit & Risk Committee plus an appraisal of sector risks (as informed by the regulator's sector risk profile document).

Lot Information

Lot 1

All audits to conform with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) and Global Internal Audit (GIAS). This will include a summary of the five-year external quality assessment. Internal Audits * The provision of risk-based assurance Internal Audits - selection of audits linked to risk register/Corporate Strategy, including an assessment of key financial controls and fraud. * A follow-up of previous Internal Audit recommendations. Management * Annual planning, including management of 'conflicts of interest' * Professionally qualified audit staff with sufficient knowledge, skills and experience. * Internal audit reporting, including risk-based assurance opinions and reporting on high, medium and low recommendations. * Preparation for, and attendance at Audit & Risk Committee. * Regular liaison and progress updates. * Liaison with external audit and other assurance providers. * Annual retrospective review of CCHA's response to audit points raised Value Added * This could include in-depth knowledge of the sector risks, invitations to sector events and best practice dissemination from other sectors. This section is up to service providers to best demonstrate how their proposals will provide 'added value'. Service Standards We expect the successful party to adhere to the following service standards: The following standards and requirements will be required within the delivery of the contract services. Targets are provided for requirements. * Annual Internal Audit plan agreed with CCHA - within two months of contract start date * % of professionally qualified lead fieldwork auditors - 100% * Provision of a Client Manager - one named person and contact details * Draft internal audit scoping documents to CCHA - within one month of onsite audit. * Lead auditor to contact CCHA to confirm logistical arrangements - at least 10 working days before audit fieldwork. * De-brief meetings held between lead auditor and CCHA - last day of fieldwork or within one week of audit. * Draft internal audit reports to CCHA - within 15 working days of the onsite audit fieldwork. * Annual retrospective review of CCHA's response to audit points raised - within two months of the year end * Final internal audit report issued to CCHA following receipt of client responses - three working days. * Attendance at quarterly Audit & Risk Committee meetings, including presentation of reports

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041af9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034151-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CASTLES AND COASTS
Contact Name
N/A CCHA Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@castelsandcoasts.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7435811821

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA3 8TT
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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