Planning

External Audit Services

CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED

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Planning

21 Oct 2025 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

Choice Housing Ireland Limited, operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, is planning a procurement process for external audit services. This tender, titled "External Audit Services," aims to source services covering auditing and tax compliance for the organisation and its subsidiaries. As part of a public authority sub-central government entity, the process follows an open procurement method with a focus on transparency and competitiveness. Located in Belfast, the procurement period is planned to conclude on 17 November 2025, with enquiries accepted until 10 November 2025. The process prioritises quality over cost with award criteria reflecting a quality weighting of 60% and a cost weighting of 40%. The contract, once awarded, is expected to commence on 23 February 2026 and may extend until 21 February 2030, including a potential 24-month renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in auditing and financial services, particularly those with expertise in statutory audits, financial auditing, and accounting review services. Organisations with a proven track record in delivering high-quality audit services will be well-positioned to compete, considering the heavy emphasis on quality in the award criteria. Additionally, businesses that possess extensive experience within the UK's public sector or similar regulated environments are likely to find this tender beneficial for growth, allowing them to expand their portfolio in the public authority domain. The open procedure allows for broad participation, making it an attractive opportunity for both established firms and emerging entities in the financial services industry.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

External Audit Services for Choice Housing & subsidiaries, including tax compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d05e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066949-2025
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
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

79212500 - Accounting review services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@choice-housing.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 4DN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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