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title: "Internal Audit Services"
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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: SOUTH LAKES HOUSING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ad0d2e7-669b-4732-bd22-e84b8c87a5df

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## Summary

South Lakes Housing has awarded a contract for Internal Audit Services with a total value of GBP 145,800. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, aimed to select an experienced supplier to provide assurance on internal control and risk management systems. The contract, starting on May 1, 2024, will last for 3 years, with a possibility of extension for another year. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on March 6, 2024. Located in Kendal, South Lakes Housing is looking to establish a strong relationship with the selected firm, focusing on value for money.

This tender by South Lakes Housing for Internal Audit Services presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the North West region of the United Kingdom, particularly those with experience in providing internal audit services. Businesses suited for this opportunity should have a good grasp of the Social Housing Sector. The contract, valued at GBP 145,800, offers a 3-year engagement with the possibility of extension, creating a stable revenue stream for successful bidders. Interested businesses are encouraged to demonstrate their commitment and knowledge in internal audit services to secure this contract.

## Notice

The purpose of this internal audit tender process is to select a suitably experienced and qualified supplier of Internal Audit Services to provide South Lakes Housing with assurances around the effectiveness of the internal control and risk management systems and governance processes, for a 3-year period commencing 1st May 2024. South Lakes Housing will reserve the right to extend the contract for a further 1 year subject to satisfactory performance. South Lakes Housing (SLH) intend to establish a strong and close relationship with the successful firm and expect to receive value for money from the services we procure. We expect the firm selected by us to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of, and commitment to, the Social Housing Sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5521b3eb-7373-43e6-95a0-d04b551cd628 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,800 |
| 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 | SOUTH LAKES HOUSING |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 1 May 2024 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5521b3eb-7373-43e6-95a0-d04b551cd628

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5521b3eb-7373-43e6-95a0-d04b551cd628
  1st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY168104
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southlakeshousing.co.uk

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