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Internal Audit Tender

LOREBURN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

12 May 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Loreburn Housing Association, based in Dumfries, is inviting tenders for a comprehensive internal audit service, with the contract covering the financial years from 2025/26 to 2027/28 and the possibility of a two-year extension. This open procurement process, classed under the 'Housing and community amenities' industry category with CPV codes including 79212000 and others related to auditing services, is aimed at overseeing internal systems, governance, and risk management to support the housing association's management committee. The services are to be delivered in Dumfries & Galloway, with a procurement method described as an open procedure and an initial tender period ending on the 4th of July, 2025. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, and electronic submissions are accepted via the specified online platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and risk assessment services, particularly those with experience in housing associations or social landlords. By securing this contract, a firm can expand its footprint in the public sector, leveraging a long-term partnership with a central purchasing body. The comprehensive nature of the tender covering various audit components suggests that firms with strong capabilities in compliance, assurance, and risk management are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, the potential for ad hoc assignments provides room for additional growth and a deeper collaborative relationship with the Loreburn Housing Association.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Tender

Notice Description

1.1. Loreburn Housing Association (LHA), a Registered Social Landlord, is looking for proposals for a comprehensive internal audit service for a period of three years from Financial Years 2025/26 onwards, with a potential to extend this for a further 2 years. The first 3 years will cover the financial years of 2025/26, 2026/27 & 2027/28, with work commencing on or around the 1st of April 2026 for year 2025/26. 1.2. The Internal Audit service will provide the Management Committee of LHA with a view on internal systems and controls, governance arrangements, and risk management by measuring and evaluating their effectiveness in supporting LHA's corporate objectives. In addition, the successful Auditor may be engaged from time to time by LHA to perform ad hoc assignments. 1.3. LHA forms part of the Loreburn Group. There is one associated company of LHA - Dumfries and Galloway Home Limited (DGH) - SC304439.

Lot Information

Lot 1

3.1. Scope of Services 3.1.1. The role of internal audit is to provide management with an objective assessment of whether systems and controls (financial and non-financial) are working properly. It is a key part of LHA's internal control system because it measures and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of other controls in order that: - the Board and the LET (Leadership Executive Team.) can know the extent to which they may rely on the Association's control systems; and - individual managers can understand the reliability of the systems and controls for which they are responsible. 3.1.2. The responsibility for ensuring that appropriate and adequate arrangements are established for internal control rests with management of LHA. The internal auditor will be responsible for conducting an independent appraisal and giving assurance to the Audit & Risk Committee on internal control arrangements. It is for management to determine whether to accept and implement recommendations made by the internal auditor whilst assessing the risks of such action and acting accordingly in the best interest of the Association. 3.1.3. The work of the internal audit service shall embrace the whole internal control system of LHA including all its activities, funded from whatever source. The internal audit service will consider the adequacy of systems and controls necessary to secure propriety, economy, efficiency and effectiveness in all areas. It will seek to confirm that management have taken the necessary steps to achieve these objectives. 3.1.4. The internal auditor will be expected to carry out a rolling programme of internal audit work so that all main aspects of our operations are assessed at least once during the initial three years. 3.1.5. Our current internal audit service consists of 15 days per annum which typically include the following: - Three to Four compliance, assurance and risk managements audits; - Follow up on implementation of previous audit points; - Audit needs are assessed by the Audit and Risk Committee and preparation of an annual plan is prepared by the Internal Auditor and presented to the Audit and Risk Committee for approval, - Internal Audit Reports shall be provided to the Association on completion of work during the year - work likely to be completed in the first 3 quarters of the year with approval sought from Audit and Risk Committee for the reports.

Renewal: Optional 2 year extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798569
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530100
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOREBURN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tonym@loreburn.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1387321300

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2JB
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

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