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title: "Provision of the Supply of Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000663499"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD"
published: "2021-11-04"
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# Provision of the Supply of Internal Audit Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000663499

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Housing Association Ltd is currently in the Award stage of the procurement process for the "Provision of the Supply of Internal Audit Services." This contract, valued at £48,625, aims to establish an internal audit service in accordance with regulatory requirements from bodies such as the Scottish Housing Regulator. The service is expected to commence in October 2021 and has an initial term of three years, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions based on performance. The tender process followed the open procurement method, and the contract has been formally completed as of 4 November 2021.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in internal audit services, particularly those with experience in the housing sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender accessible, especially since a portion of the bids received came from SMEs. Companies that are members of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors UK and possess a proven track record in delivering similar services would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The potential for additional ad-hoc audits further enhances the opportunity for ongoing business development in this area.

## Notice

SBHA's principal requirement is the provision of an Internal Audit service to SBHA and its subsidiary company, SBHA Plus, as required by the Scottish Housing Regulator, Institute of Internal Auditors UK and other regulatory bodies. The internal audit work will be relevant in scope and complexity to that of its operations and strategic risks.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SBHA's principal requirement is the provision of an Internal Audit service to SBHA and its subsidiary company, SBHA Plus, as required by the Scottish Housing Regulator, Institute of Internal Auditors UK and other regulatory bodies. The internal audit work will be relevant in scope and complexity to that of its operations and strategic risks. It is expected that service provision will commence in October 2021. The contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with a further 2 x 1 year extension, at the sole discretion of SBHA and subject to satisfactory performance. The tender should be based on internal audit services of 25 days per annum, including attendance of at least 3 committee meetings per annum. There have been no internal audits carried out in 2021-22 so far, it is therefore expected that the first year's programme will be condensed into a shorter period to ensure a sufficient programme is undertaken for inclusion in the internal audit annual report in June 2022.. The SPD will be scored on a PASS/FAIL basis, where a pass is deemed to be a score of 3 or more in accordance with the selection criteria. Please ensure the ITT and the full Tender Documentation suite are considered and understood.

Options: SBHA may require adhoc audits from time to time.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months at discretion of SBHA, based on satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432161 |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2021 - 17 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,250 |
| Lots value | £56,250 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,625 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| Locality | HAWICK |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD9 9BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Hawick and Hermitage |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432161
- 10 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424007

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG424007&idx=1
  10th August 2021 - SBHA Internal Audit Services SPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG424007&idx=2
  10th August 2021 - SBHA Internal Audit Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG424007&idx=3
  10th August 2021 - SBHA Internal Audit Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG424007&idx=4
  10th August 2021 - SBHA Internal Audit Services Pricing Schedule Appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG424007&idx=5
  10th August 2021 - SBHA Customer Service Standards
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG424007&idx=6
  10th August 2021 - SBHA Internal Audit Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG424007&idx=7
  10th August 2021 - SBHA Internal Audit Quality Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424007
  Provision of the Supply of Internal Audit Services - SBHA's principal requirement is the provision of an Internal Audit service to SBHA and its subsidiary company, SBHA Plus, as required by the Scottish Housing Regulator, Institute of Internal Auditors UK and other regulatory bodies. The internal audit work will be relevant in scope and complexity to that of its operations and strategic risks.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432161
  Provision of the Supply of Internal Audit Services - SBHA's principal requirement is the provision of an Internal Audit service to SBHA and its subsidiary company, SBHA Plus, as required by the Scottish Housing Regulator, Institute of Internal Auditors UK and other regulatory bodies. The internal audit work will be relevant in scope and complexity to that of its operations and strategic risks.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sbha.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000663499

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