This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 08:55

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 16:10

Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

Choice Housing Ireland Limited has concluded the procurement process for "PRN25084 Internal Audit Services," catering to the auditing services industry within Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The buying organisation, headquartered in Belfast, initiated an open procurement method below the threshold, inviting competitive bids for auditing services to bolster internal controls and tax compliance. The procurement process encompassed a tender stage concluding on 9 January 2026, followed by award decisions announced in April 2026, with key contractual dates spanning from 24 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with an option for renewal until 2031. This active contract reflects a complete tender status, aligning with sub-central government regulations in Northern Ireland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in accounting and auditing services, particularly those with expertise in internal and financial audits, statutory audits, and tax compliance. The contract, awarded to TIAA Limited, illustrates a strategic investment in enhancing organisational accountability and governance, offering substantial growth avenues for large-scale service providers. Despite its closed-stage status, similar future opportunities may arise for businesses that can present innovative audit methodologies, craft detailed audit plans, connect effectively during ARC meetings, and deliver comprehensive assurance reports to drive value for such public undertakings.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PRN25084 Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Choice Housing Ireland Limited wish to appoint a supplier for the provision of Internal Audit Services for Choice Housing and subsidiaries, including tax compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e902
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037849-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

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
£198,487 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£198,487 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIAA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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