Tender

PRN25084 Internal Audit Services

CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED

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Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 11:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Choice Housing Ireland Limited, a public authority under sub-central government and governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, is seeking to procure internal audit services titled "PRN25084 Internal Audit Services". The tender focuses on conducting a comprehensive annual programme of internal audits, attending Audit & Risk Committee meetings, and producing follow-up reports with recommendations. Located in Belfast, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, initiated on 26th November 2025, with submission and enquiry deadlines set for 2nd January 2026 and 9th January 2026, respectively. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and may extend until 31st March 2029, with a potential two-year extension. The tender is an open competition process, valued at £186,000 gross.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those experienced in financial, internal, statutory audits, and accounting reviews. The project provides substantial business growth prospects, given its multi-year scope and the emphasis on quality, accounting for 70% of the award criteria. Companies capable of delivering high-standard audits with insights on improving internal controls and possessing the ability to engage in strategic planning with the Audit & Risk Committee will find this tender particularly beneficial. The open competition format encourages a diverse range of businesses, regardless of size, to participate by submitting their proposals electronically.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRN25084 Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Carry out an annual programme of internal audits and present reports to management with recommendations to improve internal controls. Attend Audit & Risk Committee ("ARC") meetings (currently Hybrid). Conduct half-year and full year follow up on recommendations and produce an annual report with an overall assurance rating. Work with ARC to prepare a rolling 3-year programme of internal audits.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e902
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077166-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

79212500 - Accounting review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@choice-housing.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 4DN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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