Award

Internal Audit Services

ARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Apr 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Jan 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ark Housing Association, based in Edinburgh, UK, recently completed a procurement process for Internal Audit Services. The contract was awarded to TIAA Ltd on April 3, 2023. This procurement falls under the "services" category and was conducted using an open procurement method. The contract is active and involves providing internal audit services for Ark Housing Association until at least March 2028.

This tender for Internal Audit Services by Ark Housing Association presents an opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to compete and provide their services. Companies specializing in audit services and compliance with legislative and regulatory obligations would be well-suited to participate in this tender. The procurement process included the submission of electronic bids, with a contract period of 5 years and a possible extension of up to 2 additional years, offering long-term business opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Internal audit services for Ark Housing Association

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ark Housing Association ("Ark HA"), trading as Ark, seeks to appoint a single supplier to provide it with internal audit services for the contract period. The aim of the contract is for the appointed company to provide internal audit services for Ark to at least March 2028. The Internal Auditor will be accountable to Ark's Board of Management through the Audit sub-committee, where they will assess key areas of the business to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory obligations, the provisions of our policies and procedures, and good practice guidance. The contract will be for an initial period of 5 years, with the option to extend by up to 2 further years.

Renewal: Up to two 12 month extensions at the end of the initial 60 month contract period at the sole discretion of Ark.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000718384
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475373
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH10 4SG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Morningside
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIAA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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