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Taff Housing Association- Internal Audit Services

TAFF HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Sep 2025 at 08:54

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Nov 2024 at 10:47

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Taff Housing Association's Internal Audit Services was initiated with a tender and has now reached the award stage. Taff Housing Association, based in Cardiff, at Alexandra House, Canton, played the role of the buyer in this process. The industry category for this tender is services, specifically focusing on accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. The awarded supplier for this contract is Bishop Fleming LLP, headquartered in Exeter. The contract, starting from 1st April 2025, is initially set for three years, with a potential extension of two additional years. The procurement method employed was open, and interested suppliers were required to submit their proposals by 28th November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in internal audit services, especially those familiar with the housing association sector. Companies with a background in delivering comprehensive internal audit services to not-for-profits and housing associations will find this opportunity particularly appealing. Firms with an adept understanding of the operational and regulatory environment these entities navigate, as well as possessing a well-qualified audit team, are well-positioned to capitalize on this opportunity to foster business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taff Housing Association- Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Provision of Internal Audit services to Taff Housing Association Limited.The key purpose of the Internal Audit service is to provide management with an objective assessment of whether financial and non financial systems and controls are working effectively. To provide assurance to the Board and External Auditors.The initial contract shall be for 3 years, but have an option to extend for a further 2 years.Contract Start Date, 1st April 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-145737
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145737
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAFF HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Caroline Lawley or Blodwen Lewis
Contact Email
blodwen.lewis@taffhousing.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920259100

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTON, CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 1JD
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
Canton
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BISHOP FLEMING

Further Information

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