Tender

External Audit Services

HABINTEG HOUSING ASSOCATION ULSTER LTD

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Tender

26 Oct 2023 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Habinteg Housing Association (Ulster) Limited is seeking external audit services for a 36-month contract, with possible extensions. The selected provider will be responsible for auditing all operations and records of the Association, reporting to various committees and management levels. The tender deadline for submission is on November 23, 2023, with a bid validity period until February 21, 2024. The procurement is in the 'Tender' stage, aiming to enhance financial transparency and governance in the accounting and auditing services industry.

This tender opportunity from Habinteg presents a chance for auditing firms to expand their portfolio and engage in long-term partnerships. Companies specialising in accounting, auditing, and financial services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the extended contract period, there is an opportunity for the selected provider to establish themselves as a trusted partner for Habinteg in delivering high-quality audit services, contributing to the Association's overall governance and financial integrity.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

Habinteg Housing Association (Ulster) Limited (hereafter referred to as 'Habinteg' or 'the Association') wishes to engage a service provider to provide external audit services. In addition to the usual auditing requirements the successful provider will be required to provide best practice updates to Habinteg management and stakeholders. The external auditor will report to the Audit and Risk Committee, the Chief Executive and other relevant members of the Senior Management Team. The external auditor will present audit findings to the Board. The scope of the external audit work extends to all operations and records, financial, governance and operational, of the Association. The contract will be for a period of 36 months, with the possibility of two further optional extensions of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Habinteg Housing Association (Ulster) Limited (hereafter referred to as 'Habinteg' or 'the Association') wishes to engage a service provider to provide external audit services. In addition to the usual auditing requirements the successful provider will be required to provide best practice updates to Habinteg management and stakeholders. The external auditor will report to the Audit and Risk Committee, the Chief Executive and other relevant members of the Senior Management Team. The external auditor will present audit findings to the Board. The scope of the external audit work extends to all operations and records, financial, governance and operational, of the Association. The contract will be for a period of 36 months, with the possibility of two further optional extensions of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance.

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 36 months, with the possibility of two further optional extensions of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040f4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031636-2023
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
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HABINTEG HOUSING ASSOCATION ULSTER LTD
Contact Name
Guy Stapleford
Contact Email
consultancy@pfh.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5NW
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Upper Malone
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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