--- title: "CCHA-179 Internal Audit" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041af9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041af9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041af9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041af9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CASTLES AND COASTS" published: "2023-11-17" --- # CCHA-179 Internal Audit Buyer: CASTLES AND COASTS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041af9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041af9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041af9.json) ## Summary The Castles and Coasts Housing Association (CCHA) has initiated a tender process for the provision of a five-year Audit Strategy, incorporating internal audit services. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline on January 18, 2024. The location of the contract is in Carlisle, United Kingdom. The industry category is services, specifically internal audit services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender can be accessed electronically via the submission method details provided. This tender opportunity from CCHA presents a chance for audit service providers to engage in a long-term contract to deliver comprehensive internal audits and management services. Businesses with expertise in risk-based assurance, internal audit reporting, and stakeholder liaison would be well-suited to compete. The successful party is expected to adhere to service standards outlined in the submission terms, including agreed audit plans, lead auditor communication protocols, and prompt reporting requirements to ensure effective collaboration with CCHA in meeting auditing objectives. ## Notice CCHA is looking to procure the services of a suitably competent supplier to provide a five year Audit Strategy (incorporating a one year audit plan and a schedule of audit coverage for the remaining four years); derived through an evaluation of the CCHA risk maps and Corporate Strategy, conversations with the Finance Director, Housing Services Director and members of the Audit & Risk Committee plus an appraisal of sector risks (as informed by the regulator's sector risk profile document). ### Lot Information Lot 1 All audits to conform with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) and Global Internal Audit (GIAS). This will include a summary of the five-year external quality assessment. Internal Audits * The provision of risk-based assurance Internal Audits - selection of audits linked to risk register/Corporate Strategy, including an assessment of key financial controls and fraud. * A follow-up of previous Internal Audit recommendations. Management * Annual planning, including management of 'conflicts of interest' * Professionally qualified audit staff with sufficient knowledge, skills and experience. * Internal audit reporting, including risk-based assurance opinions and reporting on high, medium and low recommendations. * Preparation for, and attendance at Audit & Risk Committee. * Regular liaison and progress updates. * Liaison with external audit and other assurance providers. * Annual retrospective review of CCHA's response to audit points raised Value Added * This could include in-depth knowledge of the sector risks, invitations to sector events and best practice dissemination from other sectors. This section is up to service providers to best demonstrate how their proposals will provide 'added value'. Service Standards We expect the successful party to adhere to the following service standards: The following standards and requirements will be required within the delivery of the contract services. Targets are provided for requirements. * Annual Internal Audit plan agreed with CCHA - within two months of contract start date * % of professionally qualified lead fieldwork auditors - 100% * Provision of a Client Manager - one named person and contact details * Draft internal audit scoping documents to CCHA - within one month of onsite audit. * Lead auditor to contact CCHA to confirm logistical arrangements - at least 10 working days before audit fieldwork. * De-brief meetings held between lead auditor and CCHA - last day of fieldwork or within one week of audit. * Draft internal audit reports to CCHA - within 15 working days of the onsite audit fieldwork. * Annual retrospective review of CCHA's response to audit points raised - within two months of the year end * Final internal audit report issued to CCHA following receipt of client responses - three working days. * Attendance at quarterly Audit & Risk Committee meetings, including presentation of reports ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034151-2023 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CASTLES AND COASTS | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA3 8TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 17 Nov 2023 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034151-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.castlesandcoasts.co.uk - http://www.procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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