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Internal Audit Services

Connexus Homes Limited

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2026 at 13:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 Feb 2026 at 12:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

06 Oct 2025 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 14:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

01 Sep 2025 at 14:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Connexus Homes Limited, a G1 rated UK Registered Provider of Social Housing, completed a comprehensive procurement process for Internal Audit Services. Located in Craven Arms, Connexus serves Shropshire and Herefordshire by managing over 11,000 homes. The procurement concluded on 10th March 2026 with the award of the contract to HW Controls & Assurance Ltd, trading as Validera. The procurement was conducted using an open, competitive flexible procedure under the UK Procurement Regulations, seeking innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency. The contract, valued at £580,000, is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, with an initial term of three years, extendable up to five years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, to engage with a well-established social housing provider in the UK. By securing the contract, Validera, a SME, demonstrates the potential for similar-sized businesses to achieve business growth and establish a foothold in the public sector. The procurement process focused on a combination of presentation, interview, written submissions, and pricing, which ensures that businesses capable of delivering quality and innovative internal audit solutions can effectively compete. The longevity and flexibility of the contract provide sustained business potential and the opportunity for businesses to showcase their capabilities in the audit services sector within the public housing industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Connexus Homes Limited ('Connexus') are a G1 rated UK Registered Provider of Social Housing across Shropshire and Herefordshire. Connexus are considering options for the provision of Internal Audit services for the Group. Background: Connexus is a rural social housing provider responsible for managing more than 11,000 homes throughout Shropshire and Herefordshire. Serving over 22,000 customers and employing in excess of 500 staff members, the Group has achieved a G1 Governance rating from the Regulator of Social Housing. The Internal Audit service plays a critical role in offering assurance to the Board. Connexus is undertaking a review of its internal audit services with the aim of fostering operational innovation and delivering optimal results for its customers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial period of three years, following which initial period, subject to satisfactory performance reviews the contract may be extended annually for up to two additional years, in one-year increments to a maximum contract term of five years (i.e. to 31/03/2031).

Planning Information

Connexus invites suppliers to participate in individual one-hour pre-market engagement sessions during the week commencing 22nd September 2025. These sessions are designed to give bidders an opportunity to ask questions and equip them with essential background information to support a successful bidding process and provide insight for subsequent procurement stages. Following these engagements, the anticipated next steps in the procurement process will include an invitation to deliver a presentation and attend a panel interview, with successful candidates from this stage being asked to submit a written proposal. The objective is to conclude the procurement by February 2025, enabling a seamless handover to the appointed provider, who will be responsible for delivering the 2026/27 internal audit plan from 1st April 2026. Please register your interest via Delta E-sourcing by answering some initial questions and confirming your availability and we will be in touch.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05915b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021321-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Connexus Homes Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAVEN ARMS
Postcode
SY7 9BW
Postcode Area
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Craven Arms
Westminster Constituency
South Shropshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HW Controls & Assurance Ltd (trading as Validera)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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