Scope
Reference
0782
Description
Eastlight is seeking a full-service internal audit provider who will deliver assurance to the Board and Senior Management on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls (GRC). The provider should adopt a risk-based approach to evaluate and enhance Eastlight's internal systems and processes.
Contract 1. Provision of Internal Audit Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £240,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
12 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 21 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years, 2 months, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
Initial period of three (3) years commencing 1 April 2026, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional one-year periods (3 + 1 + 1).
If awarded to a new supplier, the contract will commence on 5 January 2026 for three (3) years and three (3) months, plus the same extension options. This early start allows time for the supplier to prepare and present the three-year audit strategy and annual plan for 2026/27 at the February Audit and Risk Committee.
Delivery of the audit programme will begin 1 April 2026.
Any revised terms of engagement will be agreed at the point of exercising an extension option.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212000 - Auditing services
Information about tenders
- 206925 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNY-6571-JLCR
10th Floor, 103 Colmore Row
Birmingham, West Midlands,
B3 3AG
United Kingdom
Email: bidteam@rsmuk.com
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Provision of Internal Audit Services
Contracting authority
Eastlight Community Homes
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDRZ-7469-PLCL
Eastlight House, Charter Way
Braintree
CM77 8FG
United Kingdom
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government