--- title: "COS/R008 - Internal Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783222" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783222" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783222.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783222.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HILLCREST" published: "2025-03-12" --- # COS/R008 - Internal Audit Services Buyer: HILLCREST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783222 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783222) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783222.json) ## Summary Hillcrest, a public law body focusing on housing and community amenities, has awarded the contract for Internal Audit Services under the title COS/R008. This procurement process aimed to secure independent assurance for Hillcrest’s financial, risk management, and control operations. Located in Dundee (UKM), the contract involves services delivery in the same region, initiated through an open procedure. Key dates include the award on 13th December 2024, and the contract signing on 6th March 2025. The procurement process involved detailed tender documents and assessments, with a contract period spanning approximately three years and a possible extension. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly SMEs, such as Henderson Loggie, the successful supplier. It provides a platform for participants to demonstrate their capability in providing high-quality, independent audit assurances. Businesses with expertise in financial and risk management can use this contract to establish a footprint in the public sector, enhance visibility, and potentially secure future contracts with similar entities. Community benefits integral to the contract can further augment a company's credentials in corporate social responsibility. ## Notice Hillcrest wishes to enter into a contract with a single supplier for Internal Audit Services. This is to provide independent assurance to the Governing Body and subsidiary boards that Hillcrests financial, risk management and other controls are operating effectively. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Refer to the tender documents for full details. Renewal: Possible 1 year extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525805 | | 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 | 12 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2027/28 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | 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 | HILLCREST | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD2 1EG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | Lochee | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HENDERSON LOGGIE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 12 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525805 - 13 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518252 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518252&idx=6 20th November 2024 - Audit Plan - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518252&idx=1 13th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518252&idx=2 13th November 2024 - Quality Submission - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518252&idx=3 13th November 2024 - Scoring Matrix - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518252&idx=4 13th November 2024 - Community Benefits Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518252&idx=5 13th November 2024 - T&Cs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518252 COS/R008 - Internal Audit Services - Hillcrest wishes to enter into a contract with a single supplier for Internal Audit Services. This is to provide independent assurance to the Governing Body and subsidiary boards that Hillcrests financial, risk management and other controls are operating effectively. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525805 COS/R008 - Internal Audit Services - Hillcrest wishes to enter into a contract with a single supplier for Internal Audit Services. This is to provide independent assurance to the Governing Body and subsidiary boards that Hillcrests financial, risk management and other controls are operating effectively. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hillcrest.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783222 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783222. 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