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External Audit Services - Poole Housing Partnership

BOROUGH OF POOLE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Apr 2017 at 15:00

Award Notice
Tender

10 Feb 2017 at 14:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough of Poole is seeking external audit services for the Poole Housing Partnership (PHP) through a tender process initiated on 10th February 2017. The contract, valued at £75,000 with a minimum bid threshold of £30,000, is classified under statutory audit services (CPV 79212300) and is set to begin on 1st April 2017, running until 31st March 2019. The tender period concluded on 3rd March 2017, and interested parties are required to register and express their interest via the supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk platform to access relevant documentation.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in statutory audits and compliance with the Companies Act and applicable accounting standards. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of internal financial controls and can provide detailed audit plans would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement can lead to ongoing relationships with a not-for-profit organisation that supports social aims while managing council housing services in Poole.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services - Poole Housing Partnership

Notice Description

The Audit must 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 on the financial statements. The external auditor should report on significant weaknesses in accounting and internal control systems 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 of the Board to discuss and provide comment on the Financial Statements and the Annual General Meeting. An audit plan will be required in advance, on an annual basis, detailing the proposed dates, staffing, materiality and charge. Poole Housing Partnership (PHP) is an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) that was established in 2004. Wholly owned by the Borough of Poole it manages the Housing Revenue Account for the council and has responsibility for the delivery of all services relating to the council housing stock across Poole. PHP receives a management fee via the Housing Revenue Account and operates within a management agreement agreed with the Borough of Poole that sets out the responsibilities of each party. It is also able to generate income from other activities that support housing services and receives a small level of income from grants and other contractual arrangements PHP is a company limited by guarantee and is governed by the Companies Act. It does however operate in the not for profit sector and seeks to achieve social aims with any profits that can be generated from its operations. The Board of Directors consists of 15 members representing tenants & leaseholders, Poole councillors and independents. Additional information: Please do not contact us direct. You must register, log-in and express an interest on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk in order to participate and gain access to the documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e79ba1c1-9f4d-4007-90c7-59a16fbb1a2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 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
BOROUGH OF POOLE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2RU
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Parkstone
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWE CLARKE WHITEHILL

Further Information

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