---
title: "Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000642376"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIELD HOUSING & CARE"
published: "2021-04-06"
---

# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: BIELD HOUSING & CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000642376

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## Summary

Bield Housing & Care, a registered social landlord based in Edinburgh, has initiated a tender for Internal Audit Services covering the period from 2021 to 2024. The procurement process is currently complete, having utilised an open procedure method. The tender was capped at a total value of £80,000, with bids due by 26 February 2021. The services will be provided across locations in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dundee, with a focus on engaging experienced auditors familiar with the Scottish Registered Social Landlord sector. The awarding body is Bield Housing & Care, and the awarded contract is currently active.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in internal auditing, particularly those with a background in the housing and community amenities sector. Firms that can demonstrate experience with social landlords in Scotland and meet the qualifications set forth in the selection criteria are well-positioned to compete. Suppliers should be prepared for a contract that includes delivering four in-depth audits per year, which could bolster their portfolio and reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

Bield Housing & Care are looking to appoint a suitably experienced provider of Internal Audit Services for the 2021-2024 period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bield Housing & Care wishes to engage Internal Audit Consultants to provide an internal audit service to the Organisation. Bield Housing & Care is a Registered Social Landlord with offices located in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee. Bidders should ideally be able to evidence experience within the Scottish Registered Social Landlord Sector. The contract should provide for 4 in-depth audits to be carried out per year. No regularity reviews will be carried out as these will be undertaken internally as part of the quality management framework. The contract period is three years with Bield retaining the option to extend for a further 12 months. The Contract will be reviewed after year one to ensure standards/expectations are being met.

Renewal: Option for 12 month further extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411427 |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIELD HOUSING & CARE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4QF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TIAA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411427
- 27 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405179

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN405179&idx=1
  27th January 2021 - ITT Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN405179&idx=2
  27th January 2021 - ITT response
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN405179&idx=3
  27th January 2021 - T&Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN405179&idx=4
  27th January 2021 - SPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405179
  Internal Audit Services - Bield Housing & Care are looking to appoint a suitably experienced provider of Internal Audit Services for the 2021-2024 period.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411427
  Internal Audit Services - Bield Housing & Care are looking to appoint a suitably experienced provider of Internal Audit Services for the 2021-2024 period.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.bield.co.uk
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642376
- https://www.tiaa.co.uk/

## Provenance

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