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Provision of Internal Audit Services

VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "Provision of Internal Audit Services" conducted by Viewpoint Housing Association, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement was initiated through an open tender and is currently at the award stage. The contract has been awarded to Wylie & Bisset LLP, with a total value of £16,875. The procurement process commenced with the initial tender notice in December 2018, with a bid deadline that ended on January 25, 2019. Subsequently, the contract was signed on February 18, 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the audit and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in internal audit services and risk management. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from competing for contracts like these, given the scale and requirements outlined, and they are encouraged to demonstrate relevant experience and technical expertise in their bids. The term of the contract, which may extend up to five years, offers potential for ongoing collaboration and revenue generation for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The internal audit provider will be responsible for providing an objective appraisal of all Viewpoint's activities, financial and otherwise. They will have a wide role in advising and reporting to management, the Chief Executive and the Board providing them with assurance on the arrangements for risk management, control and governance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the internal audit work should cover all operational and management controls and should provide opinion on the whole system. Any audit should also examine the arrangements by which Policy decisions are made, monitored and reviewed and any related risks identified. The internal auditor will be required to give an annual opinion to the Board on the adequacy and effectiveness of the arrangements for risk management, control and governance and for economy, efficiency and effectiveness (value for money)within Viewpoint, and the extent to which these arrangements can be relied upon.

Renewal: The initial 3 year contract may be extended by up to a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000567783
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350113
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Howard Vaughan
Contact Email
howard.vaughan@viewpoint.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316684247

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 2HG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WYLIE & BISSET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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