Scope
Reference
Ops 2025-0161
Description
This bidding opportunity is for providing Red Kite with a comprehensive range of independent internal audit services.
A more detailed description of the requirement is provided within the main bidding pack.
Total value (estimated)
- £375,000 excluding VAT
- £450,000 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:
An initial 3 year term with a 2x1 year extension options (to a maximum of 5 years); subject to satisfactory performance, retention of competitive rates, a demonstration of fit for purpose, and spend levels being within the advertised range.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212000 - Auditing services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As stated in the bidding documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
As stated in the bidding documents.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 December 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | As stated in the bidding documents |
Quality |
Weighting description
As stated in the bidding documents.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The requirements are known.
Contracting authority
Red Kite Community Housing
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQNL-4784-QYHP
Hampden Court, Frederick Place
High Wycombe
HP11 1BB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mark Jarrett
Telephone: +441494476128
Email: mark.jarrett@redkitehousing.org.uk
Website: http://www.redkitehousing.org.uk
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government