Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Internal Audit Services

Housing Solutions

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 15:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Housing Solutions has awarded a call-off contract to Menzies LLP for the provision of Internal Audit and Assurance Services, successfully using the Crown Commercial Service Audit and Assurance Services Framework (RM6310), Lot 1, without further competition. The contract, pertaining to the UKJ11 region and governed by the RM6310 framework, commenced on 1 April 2026 and will initially run until 31 March 2029, with an option for a two-year extension based on satisfactory performance and outcomes. Managed under a limited procurement method, this contract falls within the accounting and auditing services industry category, featuring a fixed financial package that delivers a discount through CPI uplift non-application. The contract was signed on 26 March 2026 with a maximum possible value of GBP 344,760 excluding VAT over the extended term.

This contract provides an attractive growth opportunity for businesses specialising in the accounting and auditing services sector. Menzies LLP, a large firm, secured the award through a direct call-off under an established framework, providing a steady demand for internal audit plans over multiple years. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality audit services could benefit from similar contracting frameworks that bypass traditional competitive procurement phases, enabling direct awards. Companies with strong performance records and adherence to framework agreements may find long-term opportunities for partnerships typically reserved for large firms within the wider Crown Commercial Service networks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Provision of internal audit and assurance services in accordance with CCS RM6310 framework, delivered via an annual audit plan. Estimated spend of GBP 82,742 (Incl VAT) per annum. Initial term of 3 years, with option to extend for further 2 years (5 years max term).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of internal audit and assurance services in accordance with CCS RM6310 framework, delivered via an annual audit plan. Estimated spend of GBP 82,742 (Incl VAT) per annum. Initial term of 3 years, with option to extend for further 2 years (5 years max term).

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded to our incumbent supplier by direct call-off under the Crown Commercial Service Audit and Assurance Services framework (RM6310), which was established following a prior competitive procurement procedure in accordance with the Directive 2014/24/EU.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038716-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£344,760 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Housing Solutions
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
SL6 8BY
Postcode Area
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Menzies LLP

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...