Planning

ID558 External Audit

ASPIRE HOUSING

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Planning

23 Apr 2025 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

Aspire Housing is inviting tenders for external audit services, titled "ID558 External Audit," classified under auditing services. The process is being handled through an open procedure, and the procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. This opportunity is within the services industry category, focusing on public authority sub-central government. The location for this contract is the UKG23 region in the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th August 2025 and the anticipated award period concluding by 22nd September 2025. Interested parties should note the electronic submission method, with full instructions available on the Aspire Housing tender portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth for firms in auditing services, especially those who meet the suitability criteria for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a contract period starting in February 2026 and the potential option for renewal, companies have the opportunity to secure a contract lasting up to five years, promoting financial stability and market presence. The award criteria focus on a balanced emphasis of 40% on price and 60% on quality, providing an opportunity for proficient firms to leverage their service excellence for competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

ID558 External Audit

Notice Description

The Aspire Group is seeking to appoint an auditor for the provision of external audit services to the Group. The auditor will be required to audit the financial statements for the 3 Group companies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The term of the contract is to be 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Max term 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05065d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016536-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 6 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-10-21

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASPIRE HOUSING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@aspirehousing.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME
Postcode
ST5 0QW
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
May Bank
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

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