--- title: "Advance IA Services Contract Award Notice" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dff3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dff3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dff3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dff3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ADVANCE HOUSING AND SUPPORT LTD" published: "2026-03-06" --- # Advance IA Services Contract Award Notice Buyer: ADVANCE HOUSING AND SUPPORT LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dff3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dff3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dff3.json) ## Summary Advance Housing and Support Ltd, a sub-central government authority located in Witney, Oxfordshire, has completed its procurement process for the provision of Internal Audit Services under the title "Advance IA Services Contract Award Notice." This contract pertains to the services industry category and covers multiple regions across the UK. The competitive tendering process utilised an open procurement method, scheduled from 2026-04-01 to 2029-03-31, with potential renewal for a further two years subject to performance evaluations. Menzies LLP emerged as the supplier with the Most Advantageous Tender. The contract, valued at £247,200, was awarded on 6 March 2026, after the bidders were evaluated based on predetermined criteria and assessment summaries were distributed as per the Procurement Act 2023 regulations. This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for large enterprises with expertise in internal audits and a robust presence across various UK regions. Firms capable of fulfilling rigorous audit plans and reporting to executive committees can leverage this contract to expand their footprint nationally. The tender required bidders to demonstrate a high standard of quality, with a weighting of 60% for quality evaluation, including organisational experience, proposal adequacy, contract implementation, management, social value, and business continuity, alongside a 40% focus on pricing. Qualifying businesses should be experienced and insured professionally, and possess qualifications in internal auditing, providing an advantageous opportunity for those looking to deepen their involvement in public sector audit services. ## Notice Advance Housing & Support Ltd. conducted a competitive tender process for the provision of Internal Audit (IA) services. The tender was published on the Find a Tender Service (FTS) in accordance with public procurement requirements. Following evaluation of all compliant tenders against published criteria, Menzies LLP submitted the Most Advantageous Tender in accordance with the established assessment methodology. Assessment summaries have been issued to all evaluated bidders in line with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023. Advance Housing & Support intends to enter into a contract with Menzies LLP following completion of the standstill period. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Initial 3 year contract with option to extend for two additional years. Potentially beyond if successful in re-tender process ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020386-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £178,000 | | Lots value | £178,000 | | Awards value | £247,200 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ADVANCE HOUSING AND SUPPORT LTD | | Locality | WITNEY | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX28 6FH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | West Oxfordshire | | Electoral ward | Witney Central | | Westminster constituency | Witney | | 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 | MENZIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2026 at 13:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020386-2026 - 18 Nov 2025 at 09:28 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074613-2025 - 17 Nov 2025 at 10:11 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074269-2025 - 12 Nov 2025 at 17:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073337-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020386-2026 6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074613-2025 18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074269-2025 17th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073337-2025 12th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7753 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7754 ## Notice URLs - http://www.advanceuk.org - http://www.menzies.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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