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External Audit Services

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization Together Housing Group is conducting a public procurement process for External Audit Services. This tender falls under the industry category of Financial auditing services and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is an Open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on 17th May 2024 and a contract period starting on 8th July 2024. Businesses interested in competing should have experience in auditing financial statements, be based in the North of England, and offer high-quality, technologically advanced audit services.

This tender by Together Housing Group for External Audit Services presents an opportunity for businesses to provide auditing services for the financial year 2024-2025. Companies with a track record in auditing, efficient use of technology, willingness to collaborate with finance teams, and the ability to deliver value for money are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an Open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of businesses looking to grow through public procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

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. Additional information: All clarification questions and submissions should be submitted via the portal only. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/together-housing/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd84c81d-34e7-4cff-b9cb-edc7b9af18ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b32ac4ce-0179-435e-b0a1-f3531c89cb90
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

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
17 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2029 Over 5 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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