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External Audit Services

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES

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18 Dec 2024 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Community Homes, located in Plymouth, has recently completed the procurement process for 'External Audit Services' within the auditing services industry (CPV code 79212000). The process involved an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 24th May 2024, and the contract running from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2028. The award stage concluded with the contract valued at £304,000, and the successful supplier being Bishop Fleming LLLP. The focus of the service is to ensure compliance with the Association's minimum service requirements, including audit planning, conduct, timeline, and provision of training sessions on accounting developments ahead of the year-end audit.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and auditing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as specified suitability criteria. The contract's venue spans various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, opening a broad market reach. Companies with strong audit teams, ability to handle client-specific risks, and a comprehensive approach to audit planning and execution are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, fostering growth and extending service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

External audit service providers to Plymouth Community Homes will be expected to comply with the Association's minimum service requirements shown below. Audit Planning & Conduct * The external audit service will be managed through an 'Audit Strategy & Planning Memorandum' to be approved by the PCH Audit and Risk Committee before each year end audit. The memorandum should cover: * Audit approach (planning, materiality, liaison with internal audit, use of specialists) * Audit timeline (actual timing to be agreed with PCH Finance Team), dates of fieldwork for interim & final audits, outcomes (feedback, meetings, reports ) * Sector & client-specific risks and areas of audit focus * Audit team members (this year compared to last year) & anticipated time on each annual audit * Provision of named contact (partner/manager) to resolve audit queries before year end. * Provide a training session on accounting developments ahead of the year end audit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e2552f6-86d2-4009-9dc3-860f029ec00c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06fd1ec7-7d75-446f-a352-350912abc5b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£304,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BISHOP FLEMING

Further Information

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