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title: "Knowsley Housing Trust Internal Audit Contract Mini-Competition via NHS Shared Business Services Audit Services Counter Fraud and Well Led Review Framework"
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# Knowsley Housing Trust Internal Audit Contract Mini-Competition via NHS Shared Business Services Audit Services Counter Fraud and Well Led Review Framework

Buyer: FIRST ARK GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a83972a-7429-4b55-aa24-5c9bbb777c82

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Knowsley Housing Trust seeking bids for their Internal Audit Contract, facilitated by the First Ark Group. This engagement is classified under internal audit services within the services industry category, specifically located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a framework agreement, with the tender period concluded on 31 January 2018. The contract was awarded on 16 March 2018, with an execution period spanning from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2023, and is valued at £210,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internal audit services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the pre-qualifying criteria. Businesses engaged in similar consultancy and auditing fields may find this contract aligns well with their expertise, making them strong contenders for future tenders issued by the First Ark Group or other organisations operating within the healthcare or public service sectors.

## Notice

Knowsley Housing Trust sought bids from organisations participating on NHS Shared Business Services Audit Services Counter Fraud and Well Led Review - Lot 2 Internal Audit Service to provide an internal audit service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/558bb152-ecef-44de-a852-fb981b573eb9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | FIRST ARK GROUP |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L34 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | St Michaels |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/558bb152-ecef-44de-a852-fb981b573eb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/558bb152-ecef-44de-a852-fb981b573eb9
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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