Award

External Audit Services

WEST OF SCOTLAND HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2025 at 13:45

Tender

13 Dec 2024 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "External Audit Services" is being conducted by the West of Scotland Housing Association Ltd, situated at 40 Barrowfield Drive, Glasgow, in the UKM82 region. This tender is focused on auditing services, classified under the CPV code 79212000, and encompasses the main procurement category of services. The procurement is in the tender stage with an active status, inviting bids until 11th February 2025. The process follows an open procedure, providing opportunities for audit firms to supply external audit services to the West of Scotland Housing Association and its subsidiaries, Willowacre Trust and Westscot Living. Key procurement details include a contract value estimated at £100,000 GBP and a contract period of 1080 days, with a renewal option available.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for audit firms, particularly those with expertise in housing and community amenities, to engage with a major public contracting authority in the UK. Businesses that can deliver high-quality service within the specified budget are well-equipped to compete, with an award criteria focusing on 70% quality and 30% price. The electronic submission process ensures streamlined participation, making it an ideal prospect for firms looking to expand their client base in the public sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises with a similar scope and service capacity.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

External Audit Services required for West of Scotland Housing Association and two subsidiaries

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking an audit firm to provide external audit services to West of Scotland Housing Association and its 2 subsidiaries Willowacre Trust and Westscot Living.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 plus 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c7f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029924-2025
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,170 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF SCOTLAND HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
valerie.wilson@westscot.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415505600

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 3QH
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CT

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