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Provision of Internal Audit Services - 0782

Eastlight Community Homes

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 22:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Jun 2025 at 18:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Eastlight Community Homes, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector in the United Kingdom, has completed an open procurement process for the provision of internal audit services. The contract, with a gross value of £300,000, was awarded to RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP. This procurement, identified as tender 0782, sought to secure a full-service internal audit provider to evaluate governance, risk management, and internal controls within Eastlight. The procurement process commenced with a tender stage, where submissions were accepted until 8th August 2025, and concluded with the award phase on 26th November 2025. The contract, beginning on 5th January 2026 and running until 31st March 2029, includes the option for two additional one-year renewals, subject to performance and agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms in the auditing services industry to demonstrate expertise in governance, risk, and internal controls. While the contract was awarded to a large firm, the tender process was open to SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting potential for diverse business participation. Companies with robust auditing capabilities, particularly those experienced in risk-based assessment and improvement of internal processes, would find such opportunities beneficial for expanding their service portfolios and establishing relationships with public sector clients such as Eastlight Community Homes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services - 0782

Notice Description

Eastlight is seeking a full-service internal audit provider who will deliver assurance to the Board and Senior Management on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls (GRC). The provider should adopt a risk-based approach to evaluate and enhance Eastlight's internal systems and processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ea9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073360-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Eastlight Community Homes
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM77 8FG
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Braintree Central & Beckers Green
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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