Award

Internal Audit Services

HARBOUR HOMES SCOTLAND LIMITED, FORMERLY PORT OF LEITH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

Harbour Homes Scotland Limited, formerly Port of Leith Housing Association Ltd, based in Edinburgh, has completed a public procurement process for Internal Audit Services. This tender, categorised under Housing and community amenities, was managed using an open procedure method. The procurement method ensured broad participation, allowing for competitive bidding. The procurement process was initiated on 12th November 2024, with the bid submission deadline on 10th December 2024. The award was completed on 29th January 2025, with Quinn Internal Audit Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) from Edinburgh, being awarded the contract valued at GBP 23,700. The internal audit services cover various aspects of the group's operations, including governance effectiveness, business and financial risk control, service delivery management, and other business support functions. The contract has a core duration of 3 years, with an option for up to two 1-year extensions.

This tender provides numerous growth opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with expertise in governance, risk management, and operational audits within the housing and community amenities sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises, especially those located in Edinburgh or nearby regions, would find this contract particularly beneficial due to its scope and value. The structured and detailed nature of the audit requirements offers ample opportunity for businesses to showcase and expand their service offerings, enhancing their portfolio through successful delivery of high-quality audit services to a reputable housing association. The openness of the procurement method indicates a competitive and transparent selection process, providing a fair chance for capable SMEs to participate and succeed.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

To provide internal audit services to Harbour Homes and Harbour Multi-Trades

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide Internal Audit Services to the Group including: - Governance Effectiveness - Business and Financial Risk Control Effectiveness - Service Delivery Management Effectiveness - ICT Management Effectiveness - Finance Management Effectiveness - Human Resource Management Effectiveness - Other Business Support Function Effectiveness

Renewal: Contract duration is 3 years with an option to extend by 1 year and a further option to extend by 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783103
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522735
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
£23,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARBOUR HOMES SCOTLAND LIMITED, FORMERLY PORT OF LEITH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Tina Bell
Contact Email
tina.bell@harbour.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1315540403

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6AZ
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUINN INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

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