Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
GRAND UNION HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
K2, Timbold Drive
Milton Keynes
MK76BZ
Contact
Ken Murray
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Companies House
RS007853
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/grandunionhousing
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/grandunionhousing
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
GUHG Internal Audit Services
Reference number
ID-363
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Grand Union Housing Group (GUHG) is looking to appoint a single organisation to act as its internal auditor in compliance with its corporate governance requirements. The internal auditor will report to GUHG's Audit & Risk Committee and will work closely with its Executive Management Team.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The main activities to be undertaken by the appointed internal auditor are as follows:
• review the effectiveness and efficiency of accounting systems and internal controls.
• review the effectiveness and efficiency of non-financial systems and controls.
• review the effectiveness and efficiency of processes by which risks are identified, analysed and managed.
• review the reliability and integrity of corporate management information.
• undertake routine financial performance reviews.
• recommend operating improvements to ensure greater value for money
• develop an annual work programme in conjunction with the Audit & Risk Committee.
• carry out special reviews as required.
• present reports and meet with the Audit & Risk Committee on a routine basis as agreed.
The above list is not necessarily exhaustive.
The contracting authority may also be required to provide ad-hoc tax and VAT advice.
It is envisaged that services required will entail circa 40 / 50 days per annum, and be of an estimated annual value of circa £60,000 - £80,000 (excluding VAT). The duration and values stated are estimates only, based upon previous years' experience.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract is initially for 36 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract is initially for 36 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
In accordance with the provisions defined in the PQQ and Tender Documents.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
30 January 2023
Local time
1:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
30 January 2023
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom