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Cottsway Housing Association Audit Services

COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 14:05

Tender

30 Sep 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Cottsway Housing Association Audit Services is governed by Cottsway Housing Association based in Witney, Oxfordshire. This contract, in the services category, involves the provision of auditing services split into two lots—internal and external audit services. Commencing in January 2025, the contract spans an initial period of three years with the possibility of extending for two additional years, potentially lasting up to five years. Bidders have the opportunity to select their preference between the two lots, though each lot will be awarded to a different supplier. With an open procedure as the procurement method, the tender process included a submission deadline set for 1st November 2024. The awarded contracts have been assigned to RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP for internal auditing and BDO LLP for external auditing.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in auditing services, to establish or expand their presence within the housing sector. The contract's division into two distinct audit services lots allows small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to focus on their specialised areas, providing them with a chance to secure stable, long-term engagement with a prominent housing association. Such contracts offer growth potential through consistent client engagement and the possibility of service extensions, while successful completion positions suppliers as reputable service providers in the public procurement market. Business growth is particularly accessible for those capable of demonstrating expertise in audit strategies and compliance with International Standards on Auditing, catering to the specific needs outlined by Cottsway Housing Association.

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Notice Title

Cottsway Housing Association Audit Services

Notice Description

The scope of the Contract is the provision of audit services. The Contract is divided into 2 Lots. Lot 1 - internal audit Services Lot 2 - external audit services The Contract will last for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend at Cottsway's discretion for a further 2 years, giving a total potential term of 5 years. The Contract will commence in January 2025. Bidders may bid for both Lots. Bidders shall note that Cottsway cannot award Lot 1 and Lot 2 to the same Bidder. Therefore, Bidders who are bidding for both Lots are required to state their first and second preference out of Lot 1 and Lot 2. If the same Bidder achieves the highest scoring bid for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 it will be awarded its preferred Lot, and the Bidder that submitted the second highest scoring bid for the other Lot will be awarded that Lot.

Lot Information

Internal Audit Services

The scope of the Contract is the provision of internal audit services. The internal audit services will include, but will not be limited to: *Producing an internal audit strategy which addresses the audit universe to which it is applied *An annual internal audit plan to be approved by the Audit and Risk Committee following consultation with senior management *Review of operational and management controls including policy decision making processes *Special reviews as requested by the Board or management. *Regular attendance at Audit and Risk Committee meetings as appropriate A single provider will be appointed. The first internal audit period will commence in April 2025. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4H35NSGZ27

Renewal: Subject to take up of extension options, 5 years from contract award.

External Audit Services

The scope of the Contract is the provision of external audit services. The external audit services will include, but will not be limited to: *Planning, management and execution of annual external audit of the Cottsway Group in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) issued by the Auditing Practices Board *Reporting on external audit progress to management and the Audit and Risk Committee including attendance at Board and Audit and Risk Committee meetings as appropriate *Provision of an assessment as to whether the Cottsway Group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with current accounting rules and the housing SORP A single provider will be appointed. The first external audit will apply to the 2025/2026 accounting period.

Renewal: Subject to take up of extension options, 5 years from contract award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a43f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006228-2026
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£910,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£910,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£990,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Subject to take up of extension options, 5 years from contract award

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Nathan Liptrot
Contact Email
nathan@clarityprocurement.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1942725438

Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 4YG
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney South
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BDO

RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

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