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# GB-Wellingborough: The provision of Internal Auditor Services at Greatwell Homes

Buyer: GREATWELL HOMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd6f4755-493a-4778-a2cd-93351faa67f8

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Greatwell Homes involves a tender for the provision of Internal Auditor Services, primarily focused on enhancing the organisation's financial governance and operational effectiveness. This contract, classified under the Internal Audit Services (CPV 79212200), has a total value of £76,500. The initial contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method, with the tender period ending on 7th November 2019. The services are to be delivered in Wellingborough, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in auditing services, risk management, or regulatory compliance. Companies with a strong background in internal audits, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), may find themselves well-positioned to compete, given the nature of the services required and the emphasis on value for money and efficiency improvements in the contract specifications. The successful execution of these services can also enhance a firm's credentials, opening pathways for further contracts within and beyond public procurement.

## Notice

Contract Description and Scope The scope of work of the internal audit service is to determine whether the organisation's network of risk management, control and governance processes, as designed and represented by management, is adequate and functioning in a manner that ensures that: risks are appropriately identified and managed; interaction with the various governance groups occurs as needed; significant financial, managerial, and operating information is accurate, reliable, and timely; employees' actions comply with policies, standards, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations; resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, and adequately projected; programmes, plans and objectives are achieved; quality and continuous improvement are fostered in the organisation's control process; significant legislative or regulatory issues affecting the organisation are recognised and addressed appropriately; opportunities for improving management control, profitability and the organisation's image, which are identified during audits, are communicated to the appropriate level of management. The Key Aims, Objectives and Outcomes The key aims, objectives and required outcomes of this proposed contract are to: Increase services and efficiencies and improvements; improve Customer Satisfaction; achieve Value for Money; develop a flexible annual plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology, including any risks or control concerns identified by management, and submit that plan to the Audit Committee for review and approval as well as periodic updates; implement the annual audit plan, as approved, including as appropriate any special tasks or projects requested by management and the Audit Committee; maintain professional audit staff with sufficient knowledge, skills, experience, and professional certifications to meet the requirements of this engagement letter; issue periodic reports to Audit Committee informed by the best practice in internal auditing; help in the investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities in the organisation and notify management and the Audit Committee of the results; consider the scope of work of the external auditors and regulators, as appropriate, for the purpose of providing optimal internal audit coverage to the organisation at a reasonable overall cost. For your information our current internal audit setup comprises: Provide an annual assessment on the adequacy and effectiveness of Greatwell Homes' processes for controlling its activities and managing its risks; report on each internal audit carried out highlighting issues related to the processes for controlling the activities of Greatwell Homes, including potential improvements to those processes; periodically provide information on the status and results of the annual audit plan. Please see attached invitation to tender document for detail. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d16155-0800-4765-b5c8-470f5212ec64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,500 |
| 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 | GREATWELL HOMES |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 1BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Croyland and Swanspool |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2019 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d16155-0800-4765-b5c8-470f5212ec64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d16155-0800-4765-b5c8-470f5212ec64
  13th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=446797473
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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