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External Audit Services - AWARD

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Summary of the contracting process

Together Housing Group has awarded a contract for external audit services for the financial years commencing 1st April 2024 through to 31st March 2029. The supplier, BDO LLP, will carry out the first audit for the financial statements ending 31st March 2025. This procurement process followed an open procedure and is currently in the Award stage, with BDO LLP being selected on 13th June 2024. The contract officially starts on 8th July 2024 and concludes on 7th July 2029. The services will be primarily delivered from the North of England, with coverage extending to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other parts of the world. The industry category for this contract falls under financial auditing services (CPV code 79212100).

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing, particularly those with extensive experience handling audits for similar or larger-scale Registered Providers in England. Businesses that are adept at delivering professional and high-quality audit services, utilising advanced technology and automation for efficiency, and providing excellent value for money will find this tender highly beneficial for growth. Additionally, companies that have the capability to offer comprehensive corporate resources, seminars, briefings, and updates on key financial and regulatory issues are well-suited to compete for this type of procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Together Housing Group wishes to engage a service provider for external audit services in respect of the financial year commencing 1st April 2024, therefore the first audit will be of the financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2025. The financial year is from 1st April to 31st March so this date coincides with the start of the annual audit/financial cycle. The Audit Together Housing Group's objectives for this tender process are to appoint a firm who: o Has extensive experience in auditing financial statements for Registered Providers in England of similar or larger size and complexity through its external audit service o Is a high-quality provider, with high standards of professional service for the delivery of external audit services o Will deliver the service from an office based in the North of England in order to attend in person planning and committee meetings if required o Will be in place in readiness for the review of the financial statements for the year to 31 March 2025 o Will maximise the use of technology, client self-service and automation to facilitate the process o Will identify and set out principal audit requirements (Prepared by Client (PBC) list) well in advance o Will provide excellent value for money o Can provide an audit partner and team who will add value to our services and who have broad industry experience and knowledge o Can demonstrate resilience (in the event of a loss of key contact personnel) o Works well with finance teams o Provides access to seminars, briefings on key issues, financial reporting, taxation, budget updates and other non-sector intelligence o Demonstrates broad and extensive corporate resources.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/041747db-d683-48c6-9341-33959c2e2636
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 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
IN-TEND E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST YORKSHIRE
Postcode
HX1 2EB
Post Town
Halifax
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Calderdale
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Halifax

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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