--- title: "Internal Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048a02" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048a02" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048a02.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048a02.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PEAKS & PLAINS HOUSING TRUST" published: "2024-08-12" --- # Internal Audit Services Buyer: PEAKS & PLAINS HOUSING TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048a02 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048a02) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048a02.json) ## Summary Peaks & Plains Housing Trust, based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for Internal Audit Services under the services category. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is being conducted through an Open procedure. The contract is expected to start on 1st April 2025, with a duration of three years and an option to extend for a further two years. The deadline for bid submission is set for 17th September 2024, with the opening of bids scheduled later the same day. The maximum value of this contract is £340,000, and it aims to engage qualified and experienced internal auditors to provide comprehensive, value-for-money services. The scope includes offering assurances on risk management, governance, and value for money, as well as covering all operational and management controls. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in internal audit services. Given the nature and scope of the contract, companies with a strong track record in providing detailed audits and strategic advice will find this tender promising. The contract requires an understanding of the three lines of defence model and the ability to deliver annual opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the organisation’s arrangements. Businesses aiming to expand their client base within the UK and particularly in the housing and community amenities sector would find this tender beneficial. Engaging with Peaks & Plains Housing Trust could offer sustained business growth and an extended partnership through the possible contract extension. ## Notice Peaks and Plains Housing Trust invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced internal auditors that can provide high quality, value for money services that meet the needs of Peaks & Plains. The contract will be for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years subject to the contract commencing 1st April 2025. This tender will follow the "Open" Tender procedure as per the Public Contract Regulations 2015. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Peaks and Plains Housing Trust invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced internal auditors that can provide high quality, value for money services that meet the needs of Peaks & Plains. The contract will be for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years subject to the contract commencing 1st April 2025. Peaks and Plains has adopted an assurance and control framework using the three lines of defence model, with an external internal auditor providing objective and independent assurance (third line). The appointed provider will be expected to deliver an annual opinion to the Board, via the Audit Committee, on the adequacy and effectiveness of the arrangements for risk management, governance and value for money across the business. The scope of the 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 To provide the required assurance, the internal auditor will undertake an assessment of audit needs and present its findings along with a strategic plan to Peaks & Plains for consideration and approval. Please refer to the Invitation to Tender document for full details. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J3H799XK6X Renewal: Following the initial period of 3 years, contract may be extended for a further two years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025472-2024 | | 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 | 12 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £340,000 | | 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 | PEAKS & PLAINS HOUSING TRUST | | Locality | MACCLESFIELD | | Post town | Stockport | | Postcode | SK11 6QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Macclesfield Central | | Westminster constituency | Macclesfield | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025472-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.peaksplains.org - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J3H799XK6X - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Macclesfield:-Internal-audit-services./J3H799XK6X ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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