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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 08:24

Tender

04 Apr 2023 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

Bron Afon Community Housing Ltd, acting as the buyer, has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of External Audit Services, under the classification of "Accounting and auditing services" (CPV 79210000). The tender process is being conducted through an open procedure and is targeted at the industry category of services, specifically within the location of Torfaen, region UKL16, United Kingdom. The procurement aims to secure a suitably qualified and accredited service provider to deliver comprehensive audit services for the Bron Afon Group, including its subsidiaries, starting in September 2023 for the financial year 2023/2024. The contract, initially set for three years, has the provision to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. Although key tender activities, including bid submission and opening, were set around May 2023, the most recent procurement activity shows the tender was cancelled as of June 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the auditing sector, particularly those with expertise in statutory and regulatory compliance. Suitable candidates include firms capable of delivering high-quality audit services, price competitiveness, and additional expertise in related services such as VAT and tax advice. Since the contract upholds community benefit clauses, it aligns with broader economic and social objectives, making it appealing for suppliers interested in contributing to community development. Businesses with a track record of auditing social landlords or similar legislative bodies would find this an advantageous opportunity for growth within the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

Bron Afon Community Housing (BA) is looking for a suitably qualified, accredited and experienced Service Provider to deliver comprehensive External Audit Services and independent assurance of the Bron Afon Group, including the activities of the Registered Social Landlord (RSL) and its subsidiaries. The Service Provider will be required to provide an independent external audit service which meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The estimated start date for the Contract is September 2023 for the financial year 2023/2024. The contract term will be for 3 Years with the option to extend for up to 2 x 1-year periods (3+1+1) subject to the provisions of BA Rules which state that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall approve the appointment of external auditors on an annual basis (september).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bron Afon has two active subsidiaries Afon Community Trust (ACT) and Ardal Homes (formally Afon Community Services Limited) and one dormant subsidiary, Bron Afon Energy. These along with Bron Afon Community Housing Limited form the Bron Afon Group (Bron Afon Group). Bron Afon (BA) is seeking suitably a qualified, accredited and experienced Service Provider to deliver comprehensive external audit services and independent assurance of BA as a Registered Social Landlord (RSL) organisation and its ongoing operations. The Service Provider shall be required to conduct two (2) audits per year of Bron Afon Community Housing Limited and one (1) audit per year of the subsidiaries and provide the Bron Afon Board, Audit and Ethics Committee and senior management with a comprehensive management report on the findings of each final audit carried out.

Options: The Service Provider may be requested by BA to provide additional related services (subject to them having demonstrable expertise) including by not limited to: VAT advice; Tax advice; Corporation tax advice Technical audit advice and guidance; Technical risk advice and guidance.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bc44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055508-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
6 months prior to expiry

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRON AFON COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CWMBRAN
Postcode
NP44 3AB
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Llantarnam
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

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