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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Craven-Arms:-Auditing-services./WHXFN4RT2M
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Total value (estimated)
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
15 September 2025
Engagement process description
Connexus invites suppliers to participate in individual one-hour pre-market engagement sessions during the week commencing 22nd September 2025. These sessions are designed to give bidders an opportunity to ask questions and equip them with essential background information to support a successful bidding process and provide insight for subsequent procurement stages.
Following these engagements, the anticipated next steps in the procurement process will include an invitation to deliver a presentation and attend a panel interview, with successful candidates from this stage being asked to submit a written proposal.
The objective is to conclude the procurement by February 2025, enabling a seamless handover to the appointed provider, who will be responsible for delivering the 2026/27 internal audit plan from 1st April 2026.
Please register your interest via Delta E-sourcing by answering some initial questions and confirming your availability and we will be in touch.
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