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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Total value (estimated)
- £580,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
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)
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As described in invitation to tender document
Technical ability conditions of participation
As described in invitation to tender document
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
31 October 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Presentation |
Quality |
| Interview | Interview |
Quality |
| Written Submission | Written Submission |
Quality |
| Price Submisson | Price Submission |
Price |
Weighting description
Award criteria described in invitation to tender document
Stage 1- Presentation and Interview 40%
Stage 2- Written submission and price 60%
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Presentation and interview for stage 1 for all bidders followed by a written submission and Pricing stage for the top 4 shortlisted bidders.
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