---
title: "Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb6f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION (CCHA)"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: CARDIFF COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION (CCHA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb6f

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## Summary

Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA) has completed the procurement process for "Internal Audit Services," under the industry category of auditing services. The process has progressed from the tender stage, initiated on 22nd December 2025, to the award stage on 17th March 2026. Facilitated via an open competition procurement method below the threshold, CCHA aimed to secure services for a three-year contract, starting on 1st April 2026, with a potential extension for another two years. Based in Cardiff, UK, CCHA adhered to Welsh devolved regulations and their Internal Audit Framework, alongside legislation outlined by UKPGA 2023/54.

The award for providing internal audit services, valued at £91,140 (net), was granted to HW Controls & Assurance Ltd, trading as Validera, which is an SME situated in Staffordshire, UK. The contract presents growth opportunities for firms specialising in technical auditing services and compliance with internal controls for housing associations. Those SMEs looking to expand within the auditing sector can benefit from securing similar contracts by demonstrating expertise, competitive pricing, and quality technical solutions. The procurement strategy implemented by CCHA underscores their emphasis on quality and cost, making it opportune for capable firms to showcase their prospects in meeting such criteria for future tenders.

## Notice

Award notice for Internal Audit Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for another 2 years (1+1) based on performance and mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023895-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | £91,140 |
| 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 | CARDIFF COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION (CCHA) |
| Additional buyers | CARDIFF COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED (CCHA) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 5LQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Splott |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HW CONTROLS & ASSURANCE LTD (T/A VALIDERA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 10:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023895-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 12:55 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001054-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 12:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085350-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023895-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001054-2026
  7th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085350-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=356466
  Invitation to Tender v2
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355804
  Specification document to be returned as part of your bid.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355788
  Quality Response template
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355789
  Commercial Response template
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355790
  CCHA General Terms and Conditions
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355791
  CCHA General Terms and Conditions Schedule 2 for Services
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355792
  CCHA Community Benefits Statement
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355793
  CCHA ARC December 2025 Strategic Risk Report
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355794
  CCHA Corporate Strategy
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=355795
  Extract of CCHA Internal Audit Strategy

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ccha.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/

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