Tender

Invitation to Tender - Ability Housing Association - External Audit Services

PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING

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Tender

13 Jan 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

Ability Housing Association, in collaboration with Procurement For Housing, has issued an invitation to tender for external audit services. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79212000 for auditing services, encompasses a wide geographical area including the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, and beyond. This open procedure is currently at the tender stage and is not part of a recurrent procurement. The key deadline for submissions is set for 5th February 2025, with the contract period slated to begin on 18th March 2025 and conclude on 17th March 2028. The contract could potentially be extended for an additional three years, depending on performance metrics.

This tender offers significant opportunities for qualified auditing firms to establish a valuable relationship with Ability Housing Association by providing essential external audit services. Businesses with robust experience in auditing will find this contract beneficial for expanding their service offerings and gaining a foothold in the public sector. Although the project is inclusive of various territories, it does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, thereby opening the field to well-established entities capable of meeting the contract's rigorous requirements.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - Ability Housing Association - External Audit Services

Notice Description

Ability Housing Association is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver External Audit Services. The Contract will be for an initial term of three years with an option to extend for a further three years, subject to performance and at Ability's discretion. Additional information: Please refer to InTend tender documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67c2e82-ad06-4052-ad88-cd0124339fa9
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 (below threshold)
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

79212000 - 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
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING
Contact Name
Ben Turner
Contact Email
bturner@pfh.co.uk
Contact Phone
07512 305685

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA2 0YL
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Poulton North
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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