Tender

External Audit Services

STONEWATER LIMITED

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Tender

12 Nov 2024 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Stonewater Limited, a housing and community amenities provider, is seeking to procure External Audit Services through an Open Procedure. This tender, classified under the auditing services industry category (CPV code 79212000), addresses requirements for regulatory compliance and professional independence for Stonewater's financial activities. The tender covers services for the UK region, with the primary location being Leicester. Potential bidders should note key dates including the tender submission deadline on 16th December 2024, and the bid opening on 17th December 2024. The contract is valued at £1,500,000 and spans a duration of approximately five years (1,800 days).

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to collaborate with a reputable organization like Stonewater. Companies specializing in financial auditing services, or those with experience in managing external audits for entities listed on stock exchanges, would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. The selection criteria emphasize a balance of quality and cost, making it essential for bidders to present strong technical responses and competitive commercial proposals. This tender can serve as a valuable addition to the portfolio of auditing firms aiming to expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

Stonewater requires comprehensive and efficient External Audit services, which will ensure meeting regulatory requirements, whilst maintaining the necessary level of professional independence. Stonewater through its financing entity Stonewater Funding PLC has public debt which is listed on a Stock Exchange.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stonewater is committed to a fair and transparent procurement process that allows interested suppliers to compete on an equal basis. In line with the terms of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015, Stonewater will be using an Open Procedure for tendering, with the aim of appointing one single provider to deliver the contracted service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b5af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036520-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STONEWATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.russell@stonewater.org
Contact Phone
+44 7387024336

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE8 6EP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
North Whetstone
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

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