Internal Audit Service Lifestone Homes
Lifestone Homes Limited, a housing-sector organisation, is seeking an independent internal audit service provider for the Group and its subsidiaries across the UK. The contract covers delivery of a risk-based internal audit programme, assurance reviews and related advisory services, providing objective assurance to the Board, Audit and Risk Committee, and Executive Team on governance, risk management and internal control effectiveness. Services must be delivered in accordance with the current Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and relevant sector best practice, with mobilisation and planning beginning before the 2027/28 financial year. The estimated contract value is £1,000,000, with an initial three-year term and options to extend by one year twice, giving a potential maximum duration of five years. The critical qualification requirement is the ability to provide internal audit services compliant with GIAS and applicable housing-sector best practice.
Buyer: Lifestone Home Limited. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £1m
- Bids close: 13 Nov 2026
- Location: Buckinghamshire CC
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 18 Jan 2027 to 17 Jan 2030
- Category: Internal audit services (79212200)
From the official notice
Lifestone Homes Limited wishes to appoint an Internal Audit Service Provider to undertake the provision of internal audit services across the Group. The Contract is intended to commence prior to the start of the 2027/28 financial year to facilitate mobilisation and planning activities required to deliver services from 2027/28 onwards. The Contract will be awarded for an initial three (3) year term, with the option to extend for up to two additional years on a (1 + 1) year basis (3 + 1 + 1) to total five years (5). The scope of services to be delivered under the Contract will be to provide an independent and objective internal audit service to the Group and its subsidiaries, including the delivery of a risk-based internal audit programme, assurance reviews and related advisory services. Services shall be undertaken in accordance with current Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and relevant sector best practice, providing assurance to the Board, Audit and Risk Committee, and Executive Team on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control arrangements.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 13 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £1m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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