Tender

Melville HA Internal Audit Services

MELVILLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of internal audit services is being conducted by Melville Housing Association Ltd, a central purchasing body situated in Dalkeith, Scotland. The contract is titled "Melville HA Internal Audit Services" and falls under the industry category of housing and community amenities. This open procedure tender aims to appoint a contractor for a period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submission details available on the Public Contracts Scotland website. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 12th March 2026, with the award period starting from 16th March 2026. The contract's main location is Corn Exchange, 200 High Street, Dalkeith, Midlothian.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in internal audit services within the housing sector. Companies with strong audit teams that can offer robust and flexible fee structures are well-suited to compete for this contract. The evaluation criteria emphasize knowledge and understanding of the housing sector, making it suitable for businesses with experience in this area. Additionally, the requirement for professional auditing standards indicates that firms with a background in compliance with Treasury and Institute of Internal Auditors standards, as well as familiarity with Scottish Housing Regulator’s Standards, will find this tender aligned with their expertise. Electronic response submission is facilitated via the Postbox, enhancing accessibility for interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Melville HA Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Provision of Internal Audit Services, for 3 year period with option to extend for an additional 2 years

Lot Information

Lot 1

The following quality criteria will be used to evaluate submissions and presentations: Knowledge and understanding of the Housing sector Strength of audit team Resourcing of contract Approach to contract Fee, including robustness and flexibility of fee structure Added Value

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 additional years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822816
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549404
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

70 - Real estate services

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

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

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
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 20263 weeks to go
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
MELVILLE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
John McMorrow
Contact Email
jmcmorrow@melville.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316542733

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1AZ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

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