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title: "Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000616634"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE HOUSING GROUP"
published: "2020-08-19"
---

# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: FIFE HOUSING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000616634

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## Summary

Fife Housing Group is currently undertaking a procurement process for Internal Audit Services, aimed at the housing and community amenities sector, located in Dunfermline, UK. This open tender is active and the submission deadline is set for 27 March 2020. The process involves a single-stage submission where bidders must include their completed European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) alongside their tender documents, including the quality and pricing details. This contract is expected to be valued at £45,000 and is essential for providing oversight and assessment of the Group's financial reporting and compliance.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in audit, risk management, and compliance services, particularly those with experience in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those well-versed in executing similar contracts within the housing sector. The ability to demonstrate relevant expertise and compliance with specific selection criteria will be critical for those looking to secure this contract, thus helping to expand their portfolio and grow their business within this niche market.

## Notice

Fife Housing Group is inviting tenders to undertake the following services: - Annual Report to be submitted to the Group within 4 weeks of the year end - Annual Plans to be agreed with the Group's Audit and Risk Sub Committee 4 weeks prior to the start of the year to which they refer - Terms of Reference for each assignment to be discussed and agreed with the Group at least 4 weeks prior to the date of the fieldwork to ensure expectations are clearly defined and delivered. - Draft Report to be submitted to the Group within 2 weeks of the end of the audit. - The management responses to the draft report to be received by the internal auditor within 3 weeks of receipt of the report. - Final Report to be issued to the Group within 2 weeks of receipt of the management response. - Follow-up work to be completed before 31 March each year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Housing Group is inviting tenders to undertake the following services: - Annual Report to be submitted to the Group within 4 weeks of the year end - Annual Plans to be agreed with the Group's Audit and Risk Sub Committee 4 weeks prior to the start of the year to which they refer - Terms of Reference for each assignment to be discussed and agreed with the Group at least 4 weeks prior to the date of the fieldwork to ensure expectations are clearly defined and delivered. - Draft Report to be submitted to the Group within 2 weeks of the end of the audit. - The management responses to the draft report to be received by the internal auditor within 3 weeks of receipt of the report. - Final Report to be issued to the Group within 2 weeks of receipt of the management response. - Follow-up work to be completed before 31 March each year. The tender will be delivered as a single-stage process where the ESPD is completed at the same time as the Invitation to Tender and relevant appendices (Quality and Price documents) within the single submission. It is noted that the ESPD section requires to be passed before the Price and Quality submissions will be evaluated.

Renewal: Potential for 2 x 12month extensions following the initial 3 year period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392826 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE HOUSING GROUP |
| Locality | DUNFERMLINE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY11 8UU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Dunfermline Central |
| Westminster constituency | Dunfermline and Dollar |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTT-MONCRIEFF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392826
- 3 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382470

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382470&idx=1
  3rd March 2020 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382470&idx=2
  3rd March 2020 - ESPD Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382470&idx=3
  3rd March 2020 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382470&idx=4
  3rd March 2020 - Form of tender/ Pricing document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382470&idx=5
  3rd March 2020 - Quality Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382470&idx=6
  3rd March 2020 - Reference template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR382470&idx=7
  3rd March 2020 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382470
  Internal Audit Services - Fife Housing Group is inviting tenders to undertake the following services: - Annual Report to be submitted to the Group within 4 weeks of the year end - Annual Plans to be agreed with the Group's Audit and Risk Sub Committee 4 weeks prior to the start of the year to which they refer - Terms of Reference for each assignment to be discussed and agreed with the Group at least 4 weeks prior to the date of the fieldwork to ensure expectations are clearly defined and delivered. - Draft Report to be submitted to the Group within 2 weeks of the end of the audit. - The management responses to the draft report to be received by the internal auditor within 3 weeks of receipt of the report. - Final Report to be issued to the Group within 2 weeks of receipt of the management response. - Follow-up work to be completed before 31 March each year.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392826
  Internal Audit Services - Fife Housing Group is inviting tenders to undertake the following services: - Annual Report to be submitted to the Group within 4 weeks of the year end - Annual Plans to be agreed with the Group's Audit and Risk Sub Committee 4 weeks prior to the start of the year to which they refer - Terms of Reference for each assignment to be discussed and agreed with the Group at least 4 weeks prior to the date of the fieldwork to ensure expectations are clearly defined and delivered. - Draft Report to be submitted to the Group within 2 weeks of the end of the audit. - The management responses to the draft report to be received by the internal auditor within 3 weeks of receipt of the report. - Final Report to be issued to the Group within 2 weeks of receipt of the management response. - Follow-up work to be completed before 31 March each year.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fifehg.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616634

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