Tender

Soft Market Test - External Audit

ASPIRE HOUSING

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Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 18:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aspire Housing, a leading housing provider and property developer based in Staffordshire and Cheshire, is currently in the Tender stage for the "Soft Market Test - External Audit" procurement. This open procedure, classified under CPV 79200000 (Accounting, auditing and fiscal services), invites tenders for external auditing services for Aspire Housing and its subsidiaries. Interested businesses must submit their bids by 18th February 2025, and the resulting contract is expected to commence on 6th February 2026 and continue until 5th February 2029, subject to performance reviews and potential extensions. The contract will cover auditing financial statements in accordance with applicable laws and standards, liaising with internal auditors, and advising on legislative changes.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in accounting and auditing services to engage with a reputable and financially robust organisation. Businesses with expertise in financial auditing and strong knowledge of auditing standards will be well-suited to compete. The open procedure and the potential for a long-term relationship with performance-based extensions present a stable and lucrative growth opportunity for businesses in the auditing sector. Aspire Housing's commitment to reinvesting profits in community revitalisation and innovative support services underscores their dedication to sustainable business practices and community development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test - External Audit

Notice Description

Aspire Housing is a leading housing provider, place shaper and property developer. We are a financially strong business. Profits are reinvested in new homes, in revitalising communities and in a comprehensive range of innovative support services, designed to transform lives. Our properties are in Staffordshire and Cheshire. The Group comprises the parent ('The Aspire Group'), Aspire Housing and its two subsidiaries, Durata and Incana (currently dormant). The Aspire Group is seeking to appoint an auditor for the provision of external audit services to the Group. The auditor will be required to audit the financial statements for the 3 Group companies. The audit must be carried out in accordance with applicable law, International Standards on Auditing, and any relevant Statements of Recommended Practice. The external auditor will be required to report to the Audit and Risk Committee and Group Board on the accounting and internal control systems in a management letter, and to review the Board's statement on internal controls. The external auditor will be expected to liaise with the internal auditor and place reliance on their work where appropriate. The external auditor will be required to guide and advise the officers of the Group on relevant legislative changes and changes to accounting standards, SORPs and treatments as part of the ongoing relationship. The external auditors will be expected to work closely with the officers of the Group in undertaking their responsibilities. The contract will be for a 3-year term subject to a satisfactory performance review after completion of the first year of the programme with the option to extend a further two years. Additional information: All tender documents available free of charge at - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4775edce-9423-4d9b-b911-d1d45108115b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

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
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2029 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
ASPIRE HOUSING
Contact Name
Hannah Mapp
Contact Email
hmapp@aspirehousing.co.uk
Contact Phone
07741251851

Buyer Location

Locality
N-U-L
Postcode
ST5 0QW
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
May Bank
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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