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| Title: | Internal Audit Services |
| Notice type: | Contract Notice |
| Authority: | Peaks & Plains Housing Trust |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Open |
| Short Description: | Peaks and Plains Housing Trust invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced internal auditors that can provide high quality, value for money services that meet the needs of Peaks & Plains. The contract will be for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years subject to the contract commencing 1st April 2025. This tender will follow the “Open” Tender procedure as per the Public Contract Regulations 2015. |
| Published: | 12/08/2024 14:31 |
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UK-Macclesfield: Internal audit services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Peaks & Plains Housing Trust
Ropewalks, Newton Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6QJ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1625553451, Email: s.hoggrobinson@peaksplains.org
Contact: Sarah Hogg-Robinson
Main Address: www.peaksplains.org
NUTS Code: UKD
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Macclesfield:-Internal-audit-services./J3H799XK6X
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Macclesfield:-Internal-audit-services./J3H799XK6X to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Internal Audit Services
Reference Number: Not provided
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
79212200 - Internal audit services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: Peaks and Plains Housing Trust invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced internal auditors that can provide high quality, value for money services that meet the needs of Peaks & Plains. The contract will be for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years subject to the contract commencing 1st April 2025.
This tender will follow the “Open” Tender procedure as per the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 340,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
Not Provided
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Peaks and Plains Housing Trust invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced internal auditors that can provide high quality, value for money services that meet the needs of Peaks & Plains. The contract will be for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years subject to the contract commencing 1st April 2025.
Peaks and Plains has adopted an assurance and control framework using the three lines of defence model, with an external internal auditor providing objective and independent assurance (third line).
The appointed provider will be expected to deliver an annual opinion to the Board, via the Audit Committee, on the adequacy and effectiveness of the arrangements for risk management, governance and value for money across the business.
The scope of the internal audit work should cover all operational and management controls, and should not be restricted to the audit of systems and controls necessary to form an opinion on the financial statements
To provide the required assurance, the internal auditor will undertake an assessment of audit needs and present its findings along with a strategic plan to Peaks & Plains for consideration and approval.
Please refer to the Invitation to Tender document for full details.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Start: 01/04/2025 / End: 31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Following the initial period of 3 years, contract may be extended for a further two years.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J3H799XK6X
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 17/09/2024 Time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 17/09/2024
Time: 15:30
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Macclesfield:-Internal-audit-services./J3H799XK6X
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J3H799XK6X
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Public Procurement Review Service
London, United Kingdom
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 12/08/2024
Annex A
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Peaks & Plains Housing Trust
Ropewalks, Newton Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6QJ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1625553451, Email: s.hoggrobinson@peaksplains.org
Contact: Sarah Hogg-Robinson
Main Address: www.peaksplains.org
NUTS Code: UKD
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Macclesfield:-Internal-audit-services./J3H799XK6X
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Macclesfield:-Internal-audit-services./J3H799XK6X to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Internal Audit Services
Reference Number: Not provided
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
79212200 - Internal audit services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: Peaks and Plains Housing Trust invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced internal auditors that can provide high quality, value for money services that meet the needs of Peaks & Plains. The contract will be for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years subject to the contract commencing 1st April 2025.
This tender will follow the “Open” Tender procedure as per the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 340,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
Not Provided
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Peaks and Plains Housing Trust invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced internal auditors that can provide high quality, value for money services that meet the needs of Peaks & Plains. The contract will be for an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years subject to the contract commencing 1st April 2025.
Peaks and Plains has adopted an assurance and control framework using the three lines of defence model, with an external internal auditor providing objective and independent assurance (third line).
The appointed provider will be expected to deliver an annual opinion to the Board, via the Audit Committee, on the adequacy and effectiveness of the arrangements for risk management, governance and value for money across the business.
The scope of the internal audit work should cover all operational and management controls, and should not be restricted to the audit of systems and controls necessary to form an opinion on the financial statements
To provide the required assurance, the internal auditor will undertake an assessment of audit needs and present its findings along with a strategic plan to Peaks & Plains for consideration and approval.
Please refer to the Invitation to Tender document for full details.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Start: 01/04/2025 / End: 31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Following the initial period of 3 years, contract may be extended for a further two years.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J3H799XK6X
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 17/09/2024 Time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 17/09/2024
Time: 15:30
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Macclesfield:-Internal-audit-services./J3H799XK6X
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J3H799XK6X
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Public Procurement Review Service
London, United Kingdom
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 12/08/2024
Annex A