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External Audit and Taxation Services

MANOR ESTATES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 12:53

Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Manor Estates Housing Association Limited, in conjunction with Lister Housing Co-operative Ltd, is inviting tenders for the provision of External Audit and Taxation Services, classified under the auditing services sector. The procurement process is an active restricted procedure and falls under the services category. The primary location for the service delivery is Edinburgh, with potential financial benefits capped at £45,000. The tender period closes on 1st October 2025, with subsequent invitations for the second stage set for 3rd October 2025. This joint initiative allows each organisation to make independent decisions, with the contract commencing with the financial audit for the year ending 31st March 2026. The entire contract may extend up to five years, with options for two additional one-year extensions.

This tender offers a significant growth opportunity for firms specializing in auditing and tax consultancy services. Businesses adept in delivering high-quality services at competitive prices are encouraged to participate, given the award criteria weigh quality and price equally. The tender process is designed to ensure a fair and competitive environment, with electronic submissions enabling streamlined participation. The requirement for proposed community benefits further provides an avenue for businesses to showcase their commitment to societal contributions, enhancing their corporate social responsibility profile.

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Notice Title

External Audit and Taxation Services

Notice Description

External Audit and taxation services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of future audit and related services commencing with the audit of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026. Although this is a joint invitation from Manor Estates Group (MEG) and Lister Housing Co-operative Ltd (LHC) neither organisation is bound by the decision of the other. Scope of Service to follow in ITT.

Renewal: 5 years initial contract with potential for 2*1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059307
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053547-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANOR ESTATES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Additional Buyers

LISTER HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE LTD

Contact Name
Kathryn Miller
Contact Email
jrankin@lister.coop, kmiller@manorestates.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312296176, +44 1315108540

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 1RW
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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