Award

Internal Audit Services; 2025 - 2028

GENTOO GROUP

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Oct 2024 at 10:13

Tender

08 Jul 2024 at 13:45

Planning

01 Jul 2024 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Gentoo Group has completed the procurement process for "Internal Audit Services; 2025 - 2028." This procurement, classified under CPV code 79212000 (Auditing services), involved appointing a supplier to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and governance mechanisms. The total contract value amounted to £350,000 GBP, and the award was granted to RSM Risk Assurance Services. The delivery region for this service encompasses Sunderland, Houghton, Hetton, and Washington, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Key dates include the contract signing on 11 October 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those experienced in governance and regulatory compliance. It would benefit large-scale audit firms and those adept at managing a comprehensive internal audit framework in line with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards. Suppliers providing high-quality qualitative responses and demonstrating social value were particularly favoured, making this an excellent growth avenue for firms proficient in these areas.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services; 2025 - 2028

Notice Description

Internal audit services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Gentoo Group Ltd (The Group) is subject to rigorous governance via the Social Housing Regulator. In addition, the Group has a duty to comply with numerous regulatory standards in relation to governance and standards of practice in regard to all of its operations. The Group have a number of mechanisms and processes in place to ensure all necessary governance is adhered to and standards are exceeded. This includes, but is not limited to: - The Risk and Audit Committee (RAC); - Involvement and sign off via the Group Board for varying activities; and - Various assessments conducted by third-party Organisations with recommendations for improvement where necessary. The purpose of this procurement is to seek appointment of Internal Audit Advisory Services for the Group to ensure that all operations conducted by the Group are compliant with all relevant legislation and guidance. The successful Supplier will be responsible for carrying out Audit Services within Gentoo, working with the various Teams throughout the Organisation. Internal audit services will be undertaken in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF ). The internal audit service will consider the adequacy of controls necessary to secure assurance and effectiveness in all areas. It will seek to confirm that management have taken the necessary steps to achieve these objectives and manage the associated risks. Internal audit work should cover all operational and management controls and should not be restricted to the audit of systems and controls necessary to form an opinion on the financial statements.

Renewal: This Contract is intended to run for a period of three (3) years, commencing in April 2025 and concluding in March 2028. There will also be 2 x optional extension clauses of 12 months each - resulting in a maximum term of five (5) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0478b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032747-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
£303,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£303,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 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
GENTOO GROUP
Contact Name
David Major
Contact Email
065004@logon.tothedomain.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XR
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

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