Tender

External Audit Serices

GLOUCESTER CITY HOMES LIMITED

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28 Jul 2025 at 11:27

Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Gloucester City Homes Limited focuses on acquiring "External Audit Services" under the industry category of auditing services. Located in Gloucester, UK, this is part of an active tender stage utilising an open procedure. Interested parties are required to submit their bids by 7th September 2025, with the contract services expected to begin on 1st April 2026. The procurement aims to secure a supplier for comprehensive external audit services to enhance the operations of GCH and its subsidiary, Nerva Homes. The process allows for a contract renewal of up to 24 months based on exceptional performance, which further strengthens the long-term engagement opportunities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the auditing industry, particularly those with expertise in providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services. The sizeable contract value of £250,000, with potential extensions, suggests robust business growth potential for successful bidders. Firms with experience in technical execution and those capable of offering electronic ordering and invoicing solutions will find themselves well-suited to compete in this procurement opportunity, fostering further development and expansion within their service offerings. With electronic submission methods in place, qualified businesses have a streamlined avenue to engage with this lucrative opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Serices

Notice Description

A supplier who can provide comprehensive solutions to perform external audit services with effect from 1 April 2026. The services are to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the operations of GCH and its subsidiary, Nerva Homes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A supplier who can provide comprehensive solutions to perform external audit services with effect from 1 April 2026. The services are to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the operations of GCH and its subsidiary, Nerva Homes.

Options: 24 months extension available for exceptional performance

Renewal: 24 months extension available for exceptional performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056589
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043422-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTER CITY HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Ryan Cartwright
Contact Email
ryan.cartwright@gch.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1452833152

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 1DG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice URLs

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