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title: "External Quality Assessment (EQA) Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b05"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BROMFORD FLAGSHIP LIVEWEST LIMITED"
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# External Quality Assessment (EQA) Services

Buyer: BROMFORD FLAGSHIP LIVEWEST LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b05

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## Summary

Bromford Flagship LiveWest Limited, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "External Quality Assessment (EQA) Services". The primary focus is on the housing sector within the UKK13 region. They aim to conduct an external evaluation of their co-source internal audit services established three years ago, with a report expected in Autumn 2026. The procurement process is planned to open in August 2026, with expressions of interest accepted until 17th February 2026. The contract is projected to last from 1st August to 31st October 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, with a total estimated value of £19,200.00, and involves a detailed set of requirements for prospective tenderers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, that specialise in internal audit services and possess expertise within the housing sector. Suitable candidates must demonstrate independence from previous audit engagements with Bromford, Flagship, or LiveWest, have relevant sector experience, and a team led by a Certified Internal Auditor. Registering on the Delta eTendering portal is crucial for expressing interest. The opportunity allows businesses to not only grow through a substantial, though short-term, contract but also to enhance their reputation and engage with a prominent public authority. This setting suits businesses capable of delivering a comprehensive and independent quality assessment, ultimately facilitating organisational improvement for Bromford Flagship LiveWest.

## Notice

Bromford Flagship LiveWest is inviting expressions of interest from organisations that would be interested in providing External Quality Assessment (EQA) Service. Length of Contract: This is going to be a one-off piece of work lasting approximately 3 months We would particularly welcome Expressions of Interest and Tender Submissions from the SME community. Eligibility to take part in this process: This process is open to any organisation that can meet our requirements. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1010713451

### Planning Information

Bromford Flagship LiveWest want to conduct an External Quality Assessment (EQA) of our ‘co-source internal audit services’ we are hoping to conduct this in the Summer of 2026 with the results to be reported to our Audit and Risk Committee in the Autumn of 2026. 
This will be the first External Quality Assessment on the new function which was established almost 3 years ago at Bromford. 
Interested Providers will need to: 
- Demonstrate independence from the internal service delivery (i.e. not a previous provider of internal audit services in the last 5 years for either Bromford, Flagship or LiveWest); 
- Demonstrate experience of the housing sector and 
- Provide a team led by a qualified Certified Internal Auditor with adequate experience to add value to the organisation. 
Further information in relation to the minimum service requirements will be set out in the procurement and Contract documentation which will be available when the process opens in August 2026
Organisations should review the requirements set out above and satisfy themselves that they meet all the requirements to deliver the External Quality Assessment (EQA) for Bromford Flagship LiveWest in which they intend to submit a tender.
Organisations that express an interest will be invited to submit a tender in: August 2026
Organisations must register on our eTendering portal Delta to be invited to tender. 
We will be unable to invite any organisation to respond to this tendering opportunity that has not registered. Organisations are therefore strongly encouraged to ensure they have registered before submitting their Expression of Interest
Expression of Interest Response - MANDATORY INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED:
Organisation Name:
Organisations Main Address:
Organisations Main Contact Name:
Organisations Main Contact Email Address / Telephone Number: 
Do you currently hold a Contract with Bromford Flagship or LiveWest (if yes please provide details) 
Please ensure your organisation is registered on the Delta portal before you submit your expression of interest. Completed forms should be returned to gareth.cook@bromford.co.uk by 12 noon on Tuesday 17th February 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011336-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BROMFORD FLAGSHIP LIVEWEST LIMITED |
| Locality | TEWKSBURY |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL20 8ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Tewkesbury East |
| Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 12:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011336-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011336-2026
  9th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1010713451
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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