Planning

External Audit Services

LONDON AND QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST

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Planning

21 Sep 2021 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The London and Quadrant Housing Trust (LQHT) is in the planning stage of procuring external audit services for its Group companies, with a focus on both audit and non-audit services, including certifications of grant claims. This contract, valued at £3,500,000, is expected to have an initial term of five years, with options for two 12-month extensions. The procurement is classified under financial auditing services and is set to take place across the UK. An online supplier engagement event will be held on 15th October 2021, from 12:00 to 13:30, to discuss the procurement and specifications further, with responses required by 8th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in conducting statutory audits and managing robust quality control processes. Companies that are well-suited to compete for this contract should be established providers of external audit services, capable of demonstrating a strong track record in compliance with UK accounting standards and providing valuable insights during the audit process. Interested parties should prepare to participate in the upcoming engagement event to better understand the requirements and enhance their competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

External Financial Audit ServicesSee Section VI.3) Additional information

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e2f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023426-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON AND QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lqgroup.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STRATFORD
Postcode
E15 4PH
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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