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Internal Audit Services 2025-28

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

Cairn Housing Association, located in Edinburgh, UK, has completed the procurement process for the provision of internal audit services for a period of three years, with the possibility of extending for up to two additional years. The contract, titled "Internal Audit Services 2025-28", falls under the industry category of Housing and community amenities. The procurement process followed an open procedure and was conducted electronically. The final contract was awarded on 14th February 2025, and the services will be primarily delivered at Cairn Housing Group's Edinburgh office, with potential work also required at their offices in Bellshill, Irvine, Inverness, or Thurso.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in internal audit services, particularly those with experience in the housing sector. SMEs stand a favourable chance, as evidenced by the successful bid from Wbg Services LLP, a small to medium enterprise based in Glasgow, which was one of four bids received. Businesses looking to expand their client base within the public housing sector can leverage this contract as a platform for growth, providing essential audit services that support Cairn Housing Group’s operational efficiency and compliance. The open procurement method ensures a fair and transparent bidding process, encouraging diverse business participation.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services 2025-28

Notice Description

Provision of internal audit services to Cairn Housing Group for a period of three years, with the option of providing services for up to a further 2 years (3+1+1 years)

Lot Information

Lot 1

As per appended Invitation to Tender

Renewal: Option to extend contract into fourth and fifth year (3+1+1 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786167
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525077
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
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Stephen McDougall
Contact Email
stephen.mcdougall@cairnha.com
Contact Phone
+44 8009903405

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4GH
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 Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WBG SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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