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Cottsway Housing Association Audit Services

COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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23 Jan 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Cottsway Housing Association has completed the award process for the provision of audit services, entitled "Cottsway Housing Association Audit Services." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on auditing services as identified by CPV code 79212000. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, with a value of £910,000, is divided into two Lots: internal audit services and external audit services, ensuring competitive specialization. The procurement method used was an open procedure. Originally, the tender period ended on 12 February 2025, with the award status being published on 23 January 2026 and the contract commencing on 9 January 2026, spanning a potential five-year duration.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in audit services, particularly those flexible enough to separate internal and external audit provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate given Cottsway Housing Association's suitability criteria and procurement method, supporting competition and diversity in awarding services. The explicit division of Lots means that businesses focused on a specific type of auditing can tailor their bids accordingly, enhancing their chances of securing a contract. The nature of this contract, with its regional focus in the South East and definitive guide on preferences for Lot awards, makes it ideal for firms looking to establish or expand their foothold in the UK public sector's auditing service industry.

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Notice Title

Cottsway Housing Association Audit Services

Notice Description

The scope of the Contract is the provision of audit services. The Contract is divided into 2 Lots. Lot 1 - internal audit Services Lot 2 - external audit services The Contract will last for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend at Cottsway's discretion for a further 2 years, giving a total potential term of 5 years. The Contract will commence in January 2025. Bidders may bid for both Lots. Bidders shall note that Cottsway cannot award Lot 1 and Lot 2 to the same Bidder. Therefore, Bidders who are bidding for both Lots are required to state their first and second preference out of Lot 1 and Lot 2. If the same Bidder achieves the highest scoring bid for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 it will be awarded its preferred Lot, and the Bidder that submitted the second highest scoring bid for the other Lot will be awarded that Lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8297714-e1a4-4ba3-96c2-4f7fe4fb9f4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f1fc0e-e140-4ae6-942c-f28d7c658c5d
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
Large, SME

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
£910,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£910,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 7 Mar 2031 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
COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nathan@clarityprocurement.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441942725438

Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 4YG
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney South
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BDO

RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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