--- title: "Internal Audit Services for BAH Group ( BAH Ltd & Arcon Housing Association Ltd )" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4813b5d-cb7b-47cb-bf88-30b7641d6a1d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4813b5d-cb7b-47cb-bf88-30b7641d6a1d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4813b5d-cb7b-47cb-bf88-30b7641d6a1d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4813b5d-cb7b-47cb-bf88-30b7641d6a1d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BOLTON AT HOME" published: "2021-11-25" --- # Internal Audit Services for BAH Group ( BAH Ltd & Arcon Housing Association Ltd ) Buyer: BOLTON AT HOME Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4813b5d-cb7b-47cb-bf88-30b7641d6a1d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4813b5d-cb7b-47cb-bf88-30b7641d6a1d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4813b5d-cb7b-47cb-bf88-30b7641d6a1d.json) ## Summary Bolton at Home has initiated a procurement process to appoint a service provider for Internal Audit Services for the Bolton at Home Group, which includes Bolton at Home Ltd and Arcon Housing Association Ltd. The contract, valued at £355,000 and classified under 'services', aims to ensure effective internal controls across the organisation's operations. The tender was submitted for evaluation under an open procedure that concluded on 4th October 2021, with an expected contract term of three years, extendable by an additional two years. Clarifications were permitted until 27th September 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for audit and risk management firms looking to expand their service offerings within the housing and social care sectors. Companies with expertise in internal audits, compliance, and assurance services would find this contract particularly suited for engagement, especially those committed to social value principles. The winning bidder, RSM Risk Assurance Services LLP, will be tasked with providing comprehensive oversight, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses able to demonstrate quality service and cost-effectiveness in their proposals. ## Notice Bolton at Home wishes to appoint a service provider for Internal Audit Services to Bolton at Home Group (Bolton at Home Ltd and Arcon Housing Association Ltd.) The contract will provide for the provision of internal audit services to Bolton at Home Group, covering all its areas of operation and providing assurance to the proposed group board and group audit committee. The internal auditor will independently examine, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the internal controls - financial, operational, compliance and risk management - to ensure that they are both efficient and effective, and that they remain so in the light of changing circumstances. This can effectively be split into 3 areas; audit, assurance & advisory. Social Value contributions apply to this tender, as set out in the Contracting Principles and "Appendix 5" Social Value. A supplier questionnaire must be submitted and will be evaluated on a PASS/ FAIL basis. The tender will be evaluated using 70 % Quality and 30 % Price. The tenderer should submit their terms and conditions in line with the Contracting Principles provided. Initial contract term is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year periods (Total contract term - 5 years). Please Note: The deadline for clarification questions is 27th September 2021. Tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access free of charge via the chest portal, reference number DN539972. www.the-chest.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa9673a-d691-4ba8-843b-e51e4a11c886 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £355,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £437,850 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BOLTON AT HOME | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL1 8SW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Halliwell | | Westminster constituency | Bolton North East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90511000 - Refuse collection services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2021 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa9673a-d691-4ba8-843b-e51e4a11c886 - 25 Nov 2021 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/724ff525-cdad-4d1e-927e-a38198caee7a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa9673a-d691-4ba8-843b-e51e4a11c886 25th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/724ff525-cdad-4d1e-927e-a38198caee7a 25th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=797433b5-4b06-ec11-810d-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.boltonathome.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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