CanadaBuys #HICC-LICC 2026-2027 PS6388

External Quality Assessment of Internal Audit and Evaluation Functions for HICC

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) is seeking external professional services for a comprehensive quality assessment of its internal audit and evaluation functions. - Government Buyer: - Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) - Contracting authority: Jennifer Hendrick - Scope of Services: - External Quality Assessment (External Practice Inspection) of HICC’s internal audit and evaluation functions - Assessment of conformance with the Policy on Internal Audit and its Directive - Adherence to the Institute of Internal Audit's (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) - Evaluation of the effectiveness of the integrated audit and evaluation plan - Review of project management within the evaluation function - Recommendations for further integration between evaluation and internal audit practices - Assessment covers all audit and consulting work performed by HICC’s internal audit function, including related resources, activities, and processes - Required Resources: - Partner/Managing Director, Project Manager/Leader, and Senior Auditor with specified audit experience and professional designations - Notable Requirements: - Procurement is set aside for Indigenous businesses - Evaluation criteria: 70% technical merit, 30% price - Milestone-based payments with deliverables including project plan, draft report, final report, and presentations - Excludes services in areas subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a professional services opportunity

Description

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) is seeking an external assessment of its internal audit function and evaluation function. The contract includes evaluating conformance with the Policy on Internal Audit, adherence to the Institute of Internal Audit's standards, and the effectiveness of the integrated audit and evaluation plan. The evaluation function's project management will also be assessed to recommend integration opportunities with internal audit practices. The contract duration is approximately 7 months, starting August 5, 2026.

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