Tender

Homes In Sedgemoor Tender for External Auditors

HOMES IN SEDGEMOOR

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Tender

03 Mar 2023 at 11:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Homes in Sedgemoor organisation has initiated a tender process titled "Homes In Sedgemoor Tender for External Auditors" within the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender period ending on 31st March 2023 and a contract period starting on 1st September 2023 until 31st August 2026. The total contract value is £50,000 GBP. Businesses interested in providing auditing services can find further details on how to participate on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk.

This tender from Homes in Sedgemoor for external auditors presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) to compete. It requires audit services to be delivered in accordance with legal and auditing standards, including interaction with the internal audit team. Businesses with expertise in auditing, financial reporting, and corporation tax preparation are well-suited to engage with this tender to support Homes In Sedgemoor's financial assurance requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes In Sedgemoor Tender for External Auditors

Notice Description

Homes in Sedgemoor is inviting tenders for the appointment of external auditors. Homes in Sedgemoor expects our external auditors to deliver the following: * An audit to be carried out in accordance with legislative requirements set out in The Companies Act and within appropriate Accounting and Auditing Standards; * The audit is to include such examination of the accounts, statements, underlying records and control systems as is necessary to reach an opinion of the financial statements; * To liaise with HiS internal auditors as necessary as part of the overall assurance arrangements * Meet with the Audit & Risk Committee once a year without the Executive Team present to discuss the external audit work and any issues arising from it * Potentially attend other Audit and Committee meetings (maximum of 4 per year) in addition to the meeting to which the Financial Statements are presented * Prepare the financial statements for Homes In Sedgemoor on receipt of a trial balance and supporting documentation. * The external auditor should report on significant weaknesses in a Key Issues Memorandum (Management Letter), and review the company's internal financial controls; * * The external auditor will be required to attend the Audit and Risk Committee to discuss and provide comment on the Financial Statements; * The external auditor may be required to attend the Board Annual General Meeting to discuss and provide comment on the Financial Statements; * To provide an audit plan in advance, on an annual basis, detailing proposed dates, staffing, materiality and charge. * Accountability to both Homes in Sedgemoor's Audit and Risk Committee and Board; * To prepare annual corporation tax returns and relevant disclosure notes; Further details may be found on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk where a tender pack can be downloaded and a response submitted by the deadline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee74fb3-39ea-4aa0-8a06-5c66e67ec9d7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES IN SEDGEMOOR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGWATER
Postcode
TA6 3AR
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bridgwater South
Westminster Constituency
Bridgwater

Further Information

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