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Provision of External Audit & Tax Compliance Services

Grampian Housing Association Ltd

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12 Sep 2024 at 16:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Grampian Housing Association Ltd is seeking bids for the provision of external audit and tax compliance services. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage and follows an open procedure. The contract, commencing on 1 January 2025, covers the financial years ending 31 March 2025 through to 31 March 2028, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The deadline for tender submissions is 23 October 2024. The services required fall under the industry category of financial auditing services and will be performed in Aberdeen, UK (Region: UKM5). The contract will be awarded based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria, focusing on quality and pricing submissions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for experienced external auditors, particularly those with a background in the Registered Social Landlord (RSL) sector, to engage in a stable, multi-year partnership with a respected housing association. Potential suppliers must meet stringent suitability and technical criteria, including holding registered auditor accreditations. The contract aims to deliver community benefits, fostering local engagement and offering potential ancillary opportunities such as training seminars and work experience placements. Businesses well-suited to compete will have demonstrable sector experience, robust financial standing, and the capability to adhere to high standards of governance and financial management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of External Audit & Tax Compliance Services

Notice Description

The provision of external audit and tax compliance services for the Grampian Group (including consolidated accounts and also accounts for two active subsidiaries). This contract will commence 1 January 2025 for an initial period of three years. This relates to the financial years ending 31 March 2025 through to 31 March 2028. There is also potential for an extension up to a further two years to the contract, at the discretion of the Grampian Group. Tenders are invited from external auditors with experience in the RSL sector. The procurement will follow the single stage, open procedure route.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to provide external audit and tax compliance services for the Grampian Group and its two active subsidiaries for a period of three years commencing 1 January 2025 (relating to financial years ending 31 March 2025-31 March 2028), with the option to extend up to a further two years at Grampian's discretion. Tender submissions are invited from suitably qualified and experienced external auditors (see requirements in SPD and associated ITT documentation). The contract will follow the single stage, open procedure with submissions being selected on the basis of their responses contained in the SPD, and scored based on their Quality Method statement and pricing submission. Suppliers will be expected to have the capabiility, capacity, financial and economic standing and relevant sector experience to perform the contract. The contract will be awarded on the basis of Most economically advantageous tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the ITT and contract documents.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with the option to extend up to a further two years at Grampian's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of three years and if applicable, four and five years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a6f
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029282-2024
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79212100 - Financial auditing 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 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Grampian Housing Association Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1TD
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

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