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COS/R008 - Internal Audit Services

HILLCREST

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Summary of the contracting process

Hillcrest, a public law body focusing on housing and community amenities, has awarded the contract for Internal Audit Services under the title COS/R008. This procurement process aimed to secure independent assurance for Hillcrest’s financial, risk management, and control operations. Located in Dundee (UKM), the contract involves services delivery in the same region, initiated through an open procedure. Key dates include the award on 13th December 2024, and the contract signing on 6th March 2025. The procurement process involved detailed tender documents and assessments, with a contract period spanning approximately three years and a possible extension.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly SMEs, such as Henderson Loggie, the successful supplier. It provides a platform for participants to demonstrate their capability in providing high-quality, independent audit assurances. Businesses with expertise in financial and risk management can use this contract to establish a footprint in the public sector, enhance visibility, and potentially secure future contracts with similar entities. Community benefits integral to the contract can further augment a company's credentials in corporate social responsibility.

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Notice Title

COS/R008 - Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Hillcrest wishes to enter into a contract with a single supplier for Internal Audit Services. This is to provide independent assurance to the Governing Body and subsidiary boards that Hillcrests financial, risk management and other controls are operating effectively.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Refer to the tender documents for full details.

Renewal: Possible 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783222
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525805
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2027/28

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HILLCREST
Contact Name
David Anderson, Mark Lawrie
Contact Email
tenders@hillcrest.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 382564700

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD2 1EG
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Lochee
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENDERSON LOGGIE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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