Tender

Internal Audit Services

CARDIFF COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED (CCHA)

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22 Dec 2025 at 12:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Community Housing Association Limited (CCHA) is seeking a provider for their Internal Audit Services, with a contract spanning three years and an option for a two-year extension. This procurement falls under the services category and is conducted via an open competition, inviting bidders to submit their proposals by 26 January 2026. The enquiry period closes on 19 January 2026. The contract is valued at around £250,000 to £300,000 and primarily involves internal audit services as classified under CPV codes 79212200 and 79212000. Located in Cardiff, UK, this tender is managed under Welsh devolved regulations, and responses must be submitted electronically via Sell2Wales.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and internal controls, particularly those familiar with the requirements for housing associations. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, given that the tender is suitable for these entities. The evaluation criteria include a focus on quality and cost, allocating 60% to technical questions and interviews and 40% to cost considerations. Securing this contract could provide businesses with a stable income stream over several years, subject to performance-based renewal, and could serve as a notable reference in the public sector auditing domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

CCHA require a provider to deliver their internal audit service for a period of three years with the option of extending a further two years. The primary role of the internal auditor will be as set out in our Internal Audit Framework and as in circular RSL 02/10 which sets out the requirements for housing associations in respect of internal controls, internal audit and reporting on internal financial controls.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for another 2 years (1+1) based on performance and mutual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001054-2026
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
SME, VCSE
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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
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
CARDIFF COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED (CCHA)
Contact Name
Monia Lisa Carvalho
Contact Email
monia-lisa.carvalho@ccha.org.uk
Contact Phone
+447492665512

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 5LQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Splott
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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