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title: "GB-Maidstone: Internal Audit Services"
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# GB-Maidstone: Internal Audit Services

Buyer: GOLDING HOMES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6f22d76-e65e-4aac-8be6-21ea54bafe0b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Golding Homes, a housing association based in Maidstone, UK, seeking to re-procure internal audit services. The tender, titled "GB-Maidstone: Internal Audit Services", is classified under the auditing services industry, specifically covering both compliance and assurance for governance and risk management. This open procedure tender is currently in the tender stage and will conclude on 26 October 2018. The contract period is expected to commence on 4 January 2019 and extend for three years, with a total contract value of £500,000, starting from a minimum of £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in auditing services, particularly those equipped to provide comprehensive internal audit functions. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance are well-positioned to compete in this process. The emphasis on supporting Golding Homes to navigate upcoming challenges with proactive advice also suggests that companies with innovative approaches to efficiency and best practices in internal auditing may have a competitive edge.

## Notice

Golding Homes are re-procuring their internal audit services (To support Golding Homes in assessment or opinion on governance, risk management and internal control systems). This is a 2 lot procurement. Lot 1 - Compliance and Lot 2 - Assurance. Of note, tenderers can submit tenders for one or both Lots. This is a 3 year appointment which is envisaged to commence January 2019. A key priority for the service provider will be their support in meeting the challenges ahead by providing assurance that these and other risks will be managed effectively and by providing proactive advice on efficiency and good practice in all of the internal audits undertaken. 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/9753d761-2ae7-4701-80fa-ea57b5dc3666 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2019 - 2 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | GOLDING HOMES |
| Locality | ALLINGTON |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME16 0LS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Allington & Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services
- 90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2018 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9753d761-2ae7-4701-80fa-ea57b5dc3666

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9753d761-2ae7-4701-80fa-ea57b5dc3666
  3rd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Maidstone:-Internal-Audit-Services/K9DP4N682D
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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