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Invitation to Tender - Ability Housing Association - External Audit Services - AWARD

PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING

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04 Mar 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

Procurement For Housing has concluded the procurement process for providing external audit services to Ability Housing Association. The contract, now awarded, was an open procedure tender designed to secure auditing services (CPV classification 79212000) for an initial term of three years, with an option to extend for a further three years based on performance. The award phase was completed on 4 March 2025, with the agreement commencing on 18 March 2025 and concluding on 17 March 2028. The services will be applicable across multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally, with a primary base in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for professional auditing firms interested in fostering long-term relationships with publicly funded housing associations. Businesses specialising in auditing services that can demonstrate an ability to manage extensive contracts over multiple years would benefit from such opportunities. Firms that have similar experiences and can offer consistent, high-quality services across different regions will find this contract particularly advantageous for business growth.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - Ability Housing Association - External Audit Services - AWARD

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f80899f4-bc3e-4c02-b54e-e74db3701256
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/456cad6f-dfc3-4aea-835f-5ed873d6b34d
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

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
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2028 3-4 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
PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEEVER AND STRUTHERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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