Scope
Description
Connexus Homes Limited (‘Connexus’) are a G1 rated UK Registered Provider of Social Housing across Shropshire and Herefordshire. Connexus are considering options for the provision of Internal Audit services for the Group.
Background:
Connexus is a rural social housing provider responsible for managing more than 11,000 homes throughout Shropshire and Herefordshire. Serving over 22,000 customers and employing in excess of 500 staff members, the Group has achieved a G1 Governance rating from the Regulator of Social Housing. The Internal Audit service plays a critical role in offering assurance to the Board.
Connexus is undertaking a review of its internal audit services with the aim of fostering operational innovation and delivering optimal results for its customers.
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Contract 1. Internal Audit Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £580,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
20 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 3 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will run for an initial period of three years, following which initial period, subject to satisfactory performance reviews the contract may be extended annually for up to two additional years, in one-year increments to a maximum contract term of five years (i.e. to 31/03/2031).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Information about tenders
- 9 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
HW Controls & Assurance Ltd (trading as Validera)
- Companies House: 08746974
Unit 3 Crompton Court, Burntwood Business Park, Attwood Road
Burntwood
WS7 3GG
United Kingdom
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Internal Audit Services
Contracting authority
Connexus Homes Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZTX-9645-HPZJ
The Gateway, The Auction Yard
Craven Arms
SY7 9BW
United Kingdom
Region: UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government