Award

External Auditors

BARNET HOMES LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Apr 2025 at 09:52

Tender

13 Aug 2024 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for external auditing services, titled "External Auditors", is conducted by Barnet Homes Ltd, a body governed by public law based in Colindale, London. This tender, part of the services industry category for auditing services, involves overseeing the external audit services for The Barnet Group and its subsidiaries, which focus on housing and social care, including care homes and day centres. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the process has reached the award stage with a contract signed with Grant Thornton. The initial tender was active with a submission deadline of 12th September 2024, and the contract, valued at £175,000 GBP, was signed on 13th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs that specialise in auditing services, particularly those experienced in public sector audits covering housing and social care. Given the emphasis on quality and cost in the award criteria, businesses that can demonstrate expertise and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete. With a potential extension and the fact that the auditing service is recurring, winning such a contract could enhance an auditor's portfolio and provide stable income, fostering business growth. The auditing services' focus on innovative electronic submissions and payment policies further entice technology-savvy firms aiming to leverage electronic invoicing and ordering in public procurement.

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Notice Title

External Auditors

Notice Description

External Audit service required for The Barnet Group (local authority trading company) and its subsidiaries covering: Housing, social care including care homes and day centres.

Lot Information

Lot 1

External Audit services required for The Barnet Group and its subsidiaries, including housing, social care, including care homes and day centres, Open Door Homes (ODH registered provider). Additional information: Three Audit Contract with the option to extend for two.

Renewal: Auditing service is a recurring service required for The Barnet Group, which will be retendered after the duration of the contract term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048a2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016707-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5-7 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNET HOMES LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-assetmanagementbhomes@barnethomes.org
Contact Phone
+44 2083594783

Buyer Location

Locality
COLINDALE
Postcode
NW9 4EQ
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
TLI71 Barnet

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale South
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

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