Award

External Audit Services

PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2024 at 13:16

Tender

24 Apr 2024 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Community Homes, a public body based in Plymouth, United Kingdom, has conducted a public procurement process for "External Audit Services" within the auditing services industry category (CPV 79212000). The contract, awarded on 10 December 2024, has a total value of £304,000 GBP and was completed through an open procedure. The primary supplier for this contract is Bishop Fleming LLP. The process involved an active tender stage that ended on 24 May 2024, followed by an award stage. Key deliverables include comprehensive audit planning and conduct, incorporating an 'Audit Strategy & Planning Memorandum' and sector-specific audit strategies. This procurement aims to secure both interim and final audit services at Plymouth Community Homes' specified locations within the UKK41 region.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in financial and external auditing services. Firms with strong capabilities in audit strategy, internal audit engagement, and specialised sector risk assessment could find considerable growth prospects by competing in such tenders. The contract emphasises ongoing collaboration with internal teams and requires audit service providers to offer training sessions on accounting developments. Companies proficient in providing high-quality, compliant audit services and maintaining robust client relationships are well-suited to seize this opportunity for business expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

External audit service providers to Plymouth Community Homes will be expected to comply with the Association's minimum service requirements shown below. Audit Planning & Conduct * The external audit service will be managed through an 'Audit Strategy & Planning Memorandum' to be approved by the PCH Audit and Risk Committee before each year end audit. The memorandum should cover: * Audit approach (planning, materiality, liaison with internal audit, use of specialists) * Audit timeline (actual timing to be agreed with PCH Finance Team), dates of fieldwork for interim & final audits, outcomes (feedback, meetings, reports ) * Sector & client-specific risks and areas of audit focus * Audit team members (this year compared to last year) & anticipated time on each annual audit * Provision of named contact (partner/manager) to resolve audit queries before year end. * Provide a training session on accounting developments ahead of the year end audit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

External audit service providers to Plymouth Community Homes will be expected to comply with the Association's minimum service requirements shown below. Audit Planning & Conduct * The external audit service will be managed through an 'Audit Strategy & Planning Memorandum' to be approved by the PCH Audit and Risk Committee before each year end audit. The memorandum should cover: * Audit approach (planning, materiality, liaison with internal audit, use of specialists) * Audit timeline (actual timing to be agreed with PCH Finance Team), dates of fieldwork for interim & final audits, outcomes (feedback, meetings, reports ) * Sector & client-specific risks and areas of audit focus * Audit team members (this year compared to last year) & anticipated time on each annual audit * Provision of named contact (partner/manager) to resolve audit queries before year end. * Provide a training session on accounting developments ahead of the year end audit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0454c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040768-2024
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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£304,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurementmailbox@plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1752388145

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BISHOP FLEMING

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