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External Audit Services

WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Award

17 Feb 2025 at 15:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Kent Housing Association, located in Sevenoaks, England, has successfully completed the tender process for the provision of External Audit Services, classified under CPV code 79212000. This mini-competition was conducted via Procurement Assist Ltd’s dynamic purchasing system for auditing services. The awarded contract, valued at £283,120, covers an initial period of three years with the possibility of two 12-month extensions, depending on performance. The contract period begins on 2nd December 2024 and ends on 1st December 2027. The tender, focusing on services, follows a selective procurement method to engage a supply partner for external audit services. The award notice for this procurement was published on 17th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in external auditing services to establish a long-term partnership with a well-regarded housing association. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar opportunities, given the procurement’s suitability criteria highlighting SME participation. Engaging in such contracts can spur business growth by expanding service portfolios and fostering continuous engagement with the public sector. The successful bidder, Crowe U.K. LLP, a large-scale enterprise, exemplifies the competitive nature of this sector, demonstrating the potential for established firms to enhance their market presence through public procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

*This is for information only, as the contract has been awarded* The Tender is being carried out as a mini-competition via Procurement Assist Ltd's DPS for Auditing Services (PA/BOS/07). West Kent Housing Association is seeking a supply partner for the provision of external auditing services. The successful provider would work closely with the Finance and Governance directorate to provide external audit services for an initial period of three (3) years plus up to two (2) 12-month extensions at West Kent's discretion and performance depending.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0c58748-5a25-4180-915e-3da7ade0ae6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7377428a-91f1-46ec-83fd-08fd67556fff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£283,120 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£283,120 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2027 2-3 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
WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEVENOAKS
Postcode
TN13 1AX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Sevenoaks Town and St John's
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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