---
title: "Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec07"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "RED KITE COMMUNITY HOUSING"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: RED KITE COMMUNITY HOUSING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec07

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Internal Audit Services" was initiated by Red Kite Community Housing, a public authority situated in High Wycombe, United Kingdom. This open tender sought to procure auditing services, falling under the industry category of services with a CPV classification of 79212000. Despite its initiation with a tender publication date of 1st December 2025, the process reached a completion stage, as indicated by the notice of cancellation on 30th March 2026 due to insufficient competition. The tender was initially open until 9th January 2026, with the audit services valued at £375,000 and having grossed £450,000. Notably, the contract period was projected to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2029, with a possible extension up to 31st March 2031.

This tender presented significant potential for firms specialising in internal auditing, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality services and demonstrating economic and technical soundness as suggested by the selection criteria. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, which could attract businesses of varying sizes, including SMEs. With the award's cancellation, interested businesses have an opportunity to prepare for potentially revised requirements and methodologies for future tendering opportunities with Red Kite Community Housing, representing a chance for expansion and establishing a foothold in public sector audit services within the UK.

## Notice

This bidding opportunity is for providing Red Kite with a comprehensive range of independent internal audit services. A more detailed description of the requirement is provided within the main bidding pack.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An initial 3 year term with a 2x1 year extension options (to a maximum of 5 years); subject to satisfactory performance, retention of competitive rates, a demonstration of fit for purpose, and spend levels being within the advertised range.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029369-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-12-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | £375,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RED KITE COMMUNITY HOUSING |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP11 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Wycombe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 21:06 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029369-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 14:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078523-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029369-2026
  30th March 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078523-2025
  1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.redkitehousing.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/

## Provenance

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