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title: "Internal Audit Services; 2025 - 2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0478b0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENTOO GROUP"
published: "2024-10-11"
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# Internal Audit Services; 2025 - 2028

Buyer: GENTOO GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0478b0

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## Summary

The Gentoo Group has completed the procurement process for "Internal Audit Services; 2025 - 2028." This procurement, classified under CPV code 79212000 (Auditing services), involved appointing a supplier to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and governance mechanisms. The total contract value amounted to £350,000 GBP, and the award was granted to RSM Risk Assurance Services. The delivery region for this service encompasses Sunderland, Houghton, Hetton, and Washington, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Key dates include the contract signing on 11 October 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those experienced in governance and regulatory compliance. It would benefit large-scale audit firms and those adept at managing a comprehensive internal audit framework in line with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards. Suppliers providing high-quality qualitative responses and demonstrating social value were particularly favoured, making this an excellent growth avenue for firms proficient in these areas.

## Notice

Internal audit services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Gentoo Group Ltd (The Group) is subject to rigorous governance via the Social Housing Regulator. In addition, the Group has a duty to comply with numerous regulatory standards in relation to governance and standards of practice in regard to all of its operations. The Group have a number of mechanisms and processes in place to ensure all necessary governance is adhered to and standards are exceeded. This includes, but is not limited to: - The Risk and Audit Committee (RAC); - Involvement and sign off via the Group Board for varying activities; and - Various assessments conducted by third-party Organisations with recommendations for improvement where necessary. The purpose of this procurement is to seek appointment of Internal Audit Advisory Services for the Group to ensure that all operations conducted by the Group are compliant with all relevant legislation and guidance. The successful Supplier will be responsible for carrying out Audit Services within Gentoo, working with the various Teams throughout the Organisation. Internal audit services will be undertaken in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF ). The internal audit service will consider the adequacy of controls necessary to secure assurance and effectiveness in all areas. It will seek to confirm that management have taken the necessary steps to achieve these objectives and manage the associated risks. Internal audit work should cover all operational and management controls and should not be restricted to the audit of systems and controls necessary to form an opinion on the financial statements.

Renewal: This Contract is intended to run for a period of three (3) years, commencing in April 2025 and concluding in March 2028. There will also be 2 x optional extension clauses of 12 months each - resulting in a maximum term of five (5) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032747-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £303,000 |
| Lots value | £303,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENTOO GROUP |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 3XR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Doxford |
| Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032747-2024
- 8 Jul 2024 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020793-2024
- 1 Jul 2024 at 10:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019923-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/gentoo/default.aspx
- https://www.gentoogroup.com/

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