--- title: "Home Group - Internal Audit Support (2018)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a19e301-30f1-450d-bde1-bf924009d870" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a19e301-30f1-450d-bde1-bf924009d870" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a19e301-30f1-450d-bde1-bf924009d870.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a19e301-30f1-450d-bde1-bf924009d870.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME GROUP" published: "2018-02-02" --- # Home Group - Internal Audit Support (2018) Buyer: HOME GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a19e301-30f1-450d-bde1-bf924009d870 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a19e301-30f1-450d-bde1-bf924009d870) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a19e301-30f1-450d-bde1-bf924009d870.json) ## Summary The Home Group is seeking bids for the Internal Audit Support tender (HMEGRP001-DN320322-67089269), aimed at providing a range of internal audit services including computer audits and specialist audits, particularly in the North East of England. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 2nd March 2018. The contract is valued at £150,000 and is expected to commence on 30th April 2018, lasting until 31st March 2020. Interested parties can find more information through the electronic tendering system at www.housingprocurement.com. This tender presents a significant opportunity for audit firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in internal audit services, computer audit competency, or systems quality assessments. By partnering with Home Group's Risk and Assurance Services team, successful bidders will not only deliver critical audit functions but also gain invaluable industry insights and experience that can foster growth in their service offerings. ## Notice This Tender is for the provision of Internal Audit Support and related services covering Home Group Limited and its subsidiaries to include, but not restricted to: (1) Computer Audits; (2) Specialist Audits - for example Value for Money reviews and new business development plans; and (3) Systems Audits - where there could be a potential conflict of interest for the internal team or if internal resource is directed to other activities. The contractor will be required to work in partnership alongside the in-house Risk and Assurance Services (RAS) team to help deliver the annual assurance plan. RAS have a rolling 3 year strategic audit plan which addresses all key business risk areas. The plan is updated on an annual basis to reflect current business risks and the changing environment that the Group operates in. The RAS structure comprises of the Director of Assurance and Corporate Services; a Risk and Assurance Manager and three Auditors. RAS recognise the benefits, such as skill sharing and best practice knowledge that outsourcing a proportion of work can bring to the in-house team. The Director of Assurance and Corporate Services is very keen for this to be a partnership which provides benefit both in terms of the outputs of work but also supports internal staff development. All documents required as part of your tender response should be submitted via the electronic tendering system: www.housingprocurement.com (Portal Reference DN320322). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/885103e8-dc9f-47bc-87ed-0a54ade86c5c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME GROUP | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE12 8ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services - 72810000 - Computer audit services - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 2 Feb 2018 at 12:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/885103e8-dc9f-47bc-87ed-0a54ade86c5c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/885103e8-dc9f-47bc-87ed-0a54ade86c5c 2nd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=432765a6-0e08-e811-80ea-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.homegroup.org.uk/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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