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title: "Internal Audit Service for Poole Housing Partnership Ltd (PHP)"
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# Internal Audit Service for Poole Housing Partnership Ltd (PHP)

Buyer: BOROUGH OF POOLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-117cb13b-9ac7-4a06-ad97-3bc40f254c1e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves an internal audit service tender by the Borough of Poole for Poole Housing Partnership Ltd (PHP), which is an Arms Length Management Organisation responsible for the Council's housing services. The tender, designated as POOLE001-DN372175-56301663, was published on 19 October 2018, with a tender period concluding on 19 November 2018. The selected internal audit service will commence on 1 April 2019 and is expected to run until 31 March 2022, with a contract value ranging from £40,000 to £60,000. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, and services are required in the South West region of the United Kingdom. 

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in internal auditing, particularly smaller and medium-sized enterprises that are interested in expanding their market presence in public sector contracts. Businesses capable of demonstrating expertise in providing comprehensive audit services, ensuring effective internal controls, and responsible management of auditing resources will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on auditing for efficiency and compliance increases the need for qualified professionals in this domain, creating avenues for growth within this industry category.

## Notice

Poole Housing Partnership (PHP) is an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) that was established in 2004. Wholly owned by the Borough of Poole it manages the Housing Revenue Account for the Council and has responsibility for the delivery of all services relating to the Council housing stock across Poole. PHP seek tenders from firms of registered internal auditors to provide an internal audit service to PHP Limited. This appointment will commence from 01 April 2019 with the audit plan for 2019/20 being agreed and audits to commence early in the new financial year. The internal audit service is expected to provide assurance to management and the Board that effective internal controls are in place. It will consider the adequacy of controls to secure property, economy and efficiency and effectiveness in all areas that PHP holds management responsibility. This will be delivered via independent appraisal and through availability of PHP officers and resources to provide relevant, reliable and sufficient audit evidence. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Borough Council's electronic Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f25f5bd1-e381-4351-842d-60c2e06a346e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,625 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOROUGH OF POOLE |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Parkstone |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELUCIDATE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2019 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f25f5bd1-e381-4351-842d-60c2e06a346e
- 19 Oct 2018 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b61faf-5522-4587-9792-0a9f7182ef10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f25f5bd1-e381-4351-842d-60c2e06a346e
  8th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b61faf-5522-4587-9792-0a9f7182ef10
  19th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.poole.gov.uk/

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