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Tollcross Housing Association - Internal Audit Services

TOLLCROSS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.

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Summary of the contracting process

Tollcross Housing Association Ltd. located at 868 Tollcross Road, Glasgow, sought internal audit services relevant to its operations, focusing on continuous improvement and compliance with the Scottish Housing Regulator. The procurement process was public and open, with the tender closing on 22 March 2024. The awarded contract, signed on 29 May 2024, is active and covers services delivery primarily in Tollcross, classified under the Housing and Community Amenities industry category. It followed an open procedure under UK regulations and guidelines, ensuring transparency and competitiveness in the tendering stage, with the contract period running from 1 June 2024 to 31 March 2027, potentially renewable for another 24 months.

This tender offers rich opportunities for businesses specialising in internal audit services, particularly those familiar with housing associations and regulatory requirements. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in auditing complex operations and improving internal controls are well-suited to compete. The contract favours SMEs, as evidence by Quinn Internal Audit Services Ltd., an SME, winning the award. Businesses capable of electronic submissions and those registered in professional/trade registers as required by the UK or respective countries have an advantage. The project’s scope and extended potential make it an attractive option for firms looking to leverage their capabilities in a substantial and recurring contract.

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Notice Title

Tollcross Housing Association - Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The Association requires an Internal Audit Service which is relevant in scope and complexity to that of its operations. This service will assist the Association to critically review its functions to ensure continuous improvement, review internal controls and satisfy the requirements of the Scottish Housing Regulator.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Association requires an Internal Audit Service which is relevant in scope and complexity to that of its operations. This service will assist the Association to critically review its functions to ensure continuous improvement, review internal controls and satisfy the requirements of the Scottish Housing Regulator.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Possible extension for a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000758412
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511523
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
The contract will be awarded for a period of 34 months with the option to extend the contract for a further two years. The earliest potential timescale for publication of a new Notice is therefore 2027.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOLLCROSS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@ewing-somerville.com
Contact Phone
+44 147631317

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G32 8PF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Shettleston
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUINN INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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