External Quality Assessment (EQA) Services

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  "date": "2026-03-09T11:47:08Z",
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    "description": "Bromford Flagship LiveWest is inviting expressions of interest from organisations that would be interested in providing External Quality Assessment (EQA) Service.\nLength of Contract:  This is going to be a one-off piece of work lasting approximately 3 months \nWe would particularly welcome Expressions of Interest and Tender Submissions from the SME community.  \nEligibility to take part in this process:  This process is open to any organisation that can meet our requirements.",
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      "name": "Bromford Flagship LiveWest Limited",
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      "address": {
        "region": "UKK13",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Tewksbury",
        "postalCode": "GL20 8ND",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Shannon Way, Ashchurch"
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        "telephone": "07808100395"
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        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020818-2026",
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        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-03-09T11:47:08Z"
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        "id": "engagement",
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        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-03-19T23:59:59+00:00",
        "description": "Bromford Flagship LiveWest want to conduct an External Quality Assessment (EQA) of our ‘co-source internal audit services’ we are hoping to conduct this in the Summer of 2026 with the results to be reported to our Audit and Risk Committee in the Autumn of 2026. \nThis will be the first External Quality Assessment on the new function which was established almost 3 years ago at Bromford.  \nInterested Providers will need to: \n- Demonstrate independence from the internal service delivery (i.e. not a previous provider of internal audit services in the last 5 years for either Bromford, Flagship or LiveWest); \n- Demonstrate experience of the housing sector and \n- Provide a team led by a qualified Certified Internal Auditor with adequate experience to add value to the organisation. \nFurther information in relation to the minimum service requirements will be set out in the procurement and Contract documentation which will be available when the process opens in August 2026\nOrganisations should review the requirements set out above and satisfy themselves that they meet all the requirements to deliver the External Quality Assessment (EQA) for Bromford Flagship LiveWest in which they intend to submit a tender.\nOrganisations that express an interest will be invited to submit a tender in: August 2026\nOrganisations must register on our eTendering portal Delta to be invited to tender. \nWe will be unable to invite any organisation to respond to this tendering opportunity that has not registered. Organisations are therefore strongly encouraged to ensure they have registered before submitting their Expression of Interest\nExpression of Interest Response - MANDATORY INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED:\nOrganisation Name:\nOrganisations Main Address:\nOrganisations Main Contact Name:\nOrganisations Main Contact Email Address / Telephone Number: \nDo you currently hold a Contract with Bromford Flagship or LiveWest (if yes please provide details) \nPlease ensure your organisation is registered on the Delta portal before you submit your expression of interest. Completed forms should be returned to gareth.cook@bromford.co.uk by 12 noon on Thursday 19th March 2026."
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