Tender

Internal Audit Services

RED KITE COMMUNITY HOUSING

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Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Red Kite Community Housing seeks to acquire "Internal Audit Services" under an open procedure. The buying organisation, a sub-central government public authority based in High Wycombe, UK, is looking for a comprehensive range of independent internal audit services. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with key deadlines, including the tender submission deadline on 9th January 2026 and the award period concluding on 28th January 2026. The total estimated contract value is £450,000. The main industry category is auditing services, and the procurement method is open, aiming to attract a wide range of service providers.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses in the auditing sector to expand their clientele and enhance their market presence. Companies specialising in internal audit services and possessing robust frameworks for quality, economic feasibility, and technical capacity will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this process. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement has been deemed suitable for such enterprises. Additionally, the potential contract duration of up to five years, with initial terms and possible extensions, offers a stable revenue stream and a platform for sustained business growth for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

This bidding opportunity is for providing Red Kite with a comprehensive range of independent internal audit services. A more detailed description of the requirement is provided within the main bidding pack.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An initial 3 year term with a 2x1 year extension options (to a maximum of 5 years); subject to satisfactory performance, retention of competitive rates, a demonstration of fit for purpose, and spend levels being within the advertised range.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078523-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-12-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RED KITE COMMUNITY HOUSING
Contact Name
Mark Jarrett
Contact Email
mark.jarrett@redkitehousing.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441494476128

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP11 1BB
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Wycombe

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