Award

ITT for the Provision of External Auditors

ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED

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Award

19 Nov 2025 at 08:33

Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process initiated by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited aimed to procure external auditor services for its financial statements and those of its subsidiaries. Operating under the industry category of auditing services, the tender employed an open procedure, providing equal opportunity for all qualifying suppliers. Situated in Rochdale, UK, the procurement process reached the award stage, with key contract dates set from February 2026 to January 2028, with a possible extension until January 2029. The tender was valued at £288,000 and encompassed comprehensive auditing services as outlined by CPV classification 79212000.

This procurement opportunity represents a sizeable contract for businesses specialising in auditing services, especially large firms able to service substantial multi-faceted organisations. The project value and the open procurement method present growth opportunities in terms of both financial gains and professional reputation. Businesses well-suited to compete for such tenders are those capable of delivering high-quality, detailed audit reports and possessing a strong understanding of sub-central government organisations. Companies that focus on quality, offer competitive pricing, and demonstrate a commitment to social value stand a greater chance of successfully securing similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

ITT for the Provision of External Auditors

Notice Description

RBH is seeking to appoint external auditors for the RBH Group to audit the financial statements of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited and its subsidiaries where they require an audit report.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075015-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGHWIDE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
RBH Procurement
Contact Email
rbh.procurement@rbh.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 2UP
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENZIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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