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External Audit Services (Leeds Federated Housing Association)

LEEDS FEDERATED HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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05 Jan 2026 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Federated Housing Association Ltd, based in Leeds, has completed a procurement process for "External Audit Services", classified under Accounting and auditing services (CPV code: 79210000). The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, reached the award stage with Forvis Mazars LLP as the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £370,000, covers a period from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2032. The services will be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. This award was finalized on 1 October 2025, and the official notice was published on 5 January 2026.

This tender provided an opportunity for businesses specialised in auditing and accounting services to engage with a long-term contract in the housing sector. Firms with substantial experience in external audits could leverage such opportunities to establish or expand their presence in the public sector. The scale and duration of the contract suggest a preference for well-established firms, potentially excluding SMEs and VCSEs but ideal for larger entities with comprehensive service capabilities in the specified region.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services (Leeds Federated Housing Association)

Notice Description

External Audit Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98e8e97a-9a3c-4756-a6e3-d44a820ecca9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e6731f-7f71-463e-bfb8-a937da24ab1a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS FEDERATED HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS3 1HS
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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