Award

SCH - Provision of Audit, Tax and Compliance Advice

SOLIHULL COMMUNITY HOUSING

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2024 at 12:44

Tender

05 Apr 2024 at 20:09

Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Community Housing has awarded a contract titled "SCH - Provision of Audit, Tax and Compliance Advice" in the Financial Auditing Services category. The contract was finalised on 13th August 2024 and is valued at £190,000. This procurement, managed by Solihull Community Housing, under the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, involves services aimed at maintaining and managing the Council’s housing stock. The procurement method used was an open procedure. Key dates included the tender end date on 6th May 2024, with the tender status listed as complete. The procurement process covered remote working primarily, with necessary physical attendance at Solihull locations when required.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in accounting, auditing, and financial advisory services. The selected supplier, Bishop Fleming LLP, illustrates the competitive nature of this contract, underscoring the potential for large firms with robust experience in financial auditing and tax services to benefit. This tender is well-suited for businesses capable of demonstrating at least three years of relevant experience and a track record of excellence in financial auditing and compliance advisory services. Companies that can meet these criteria and offer competitive pricing strategies will find these opportunities particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

SCH - Provision of Audit, Tax and Compliance Advice

Notice Description

Solihull Council established Solihull Community Housing (SCH) as an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) in April 2004 to manage and maintain the Councils' housing stock. With the use of PS63.3M of additional funding to help achieve the Decent Homes Standard, SCH transformed, improved and modernised the interiors of the housing stock as well as achieve a 3 star (excellent) rating by the Audit Commission in 2008. SCH sets out its priorities for the year in its annual Delivery Plan organised as strategic objectives which are aligned to the strategic aims set out in the SCH Strategic Vision. Each objective has linked work packages and delivery milestones.SCH is seeking proposals from firms wishing to be considered for appointment as statutory external auditors and advisors to the company. All firms wishing to be considered for the award of this contract must be able to demonstrate at least three years' experience in the provision of finance auditing and tax services and gene

Lot Information

Lot 1

SCH is seeking the services of a competent and qualified auditing organisation to support with financial services.

Renewal: There are two 12 month extension options available, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045030
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025626-2024
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
Large

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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL COMMUNITY HOUSING
Contact Name
Lewis Smith
Contact Email
procteam@solihull.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B37 6BX
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BISHOP FLEMING

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