Planning

Tender for External Audit Services

GREATWELL HOMES LIMITED

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Planning

22 Oct 2025 at 15:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for external audit services is being initiated by Greatwell Homes Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Wellingborough, United Kingdom. The tender, focusing on statutory audit services, falls under the services industry category and is currently in the planning stage. Key milestones include a market engagement stage scheduled to conclude by 12th December 2025, with the formal tender notice and documents expected to be published by December 2025. Interested suppliers who meet initial conditions of participation are invited to submit tenders via the Delta e-tendering platform, with tender submissions due in February 2026 and contract awarding projected for May 2026. The contract's value is approximately £504,000 and is intended for a five-year period starting 1st June 2026.

This tender provides an opportunity for growth for businesses specialised in statutory and financial audit services, especially those familiar with the UK social housing sector. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs with the necessary qualifications and registrations, as well as experience in auditing housing associations. Businesses engaging in sustainable practices and equipped with robust quality management systems, equality and data protection policies, and a flexible approach to working will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The tender process will be conducted using the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, inviting a broad array of capable suppliers to participate in this significant procurement endeavour.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for External Audit Services

Notice Description

The main purpose of the tender is to appoint an external auditor to determine if the annual financial statements for each year of the contract give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of Greatwell Homes at the reporting date and for the year under review taking into account the requirements of (or any update or replacement to): *The Housing SORP 2018 - The Statement of Recommended Practice for social housing providers; *The Accounting Direction for Private Registered Providers of Social Housing in England 2022; *The Housing Act 1996 and the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008; and *UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice FRS 102 And any other applicable legislation or accepted accounting practice and in line with auditing standards. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=987506860

Planning Information

General information It is mandatory for any interested suppliers to register on the CENTRAL DIGITAL PLATFORM which is part of the enhanced Find a Tender Service and to submit their tender through the Delta e-tendering solution. This procurement will be progressed using the Competitive Flexible Procedure utilising the Procurement Act 2023. Key aspects of the procurement will be: •appropriate qualifications and registrations to carry out the audit of UK financial statements; and •an understanding of the UK social housing sector with experience of auditing the financial statements of housing associations registered with the Regulator of Social Housing for England and Wales. •The requirement to have adequate Professional Indemnity insurance on the contract start date and for the duration of the contract •To have in place or to agree, where appropriate, to adopt the policies and procedures of Greatwell Homes in respect of: * Sustainability – pricing, workforce & environmental. * Quality Management System. * Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy & Procedures. * Data Protection Act – registered and compliant. * Anti – Bribery Policy. * Business Continuity Plan – disaster recovery procedures. * Financial Crimes Compliance Policy. * Modern Slavery Act Statement. •Ability to work in an agile way, supporting Greatwell Homes flexible working practices and provide access to a secure on-line portal for the sharing of information. Business Requirements For each financial year for the duration of the contract we require: In advance of each audit year end an Audit Strategy setting out the approach to the audit and including but not limited to details of the audit team, risks (including emerging risks) and mitigations and timescales. An Audit Progress Report summarising the findings and recommendations from the interim stage of the audit. An Audit Management Letter setting out the results of the audit including but not limited to the key audit areas and findings and audit observations and recommendations. Annual Compliance Certificates as required by key stakeholders. The audit must be completed and the signed audited financial statements and compliance certificates available to circulate or file within the timescales required to meet our legal, regulatory and contractual obligations. Procurement Stage - Market Engagement: 1) To highlight Initial Conditions of Participation to exclude any suppliers who are not appropriately qualified and registered to carry out the audit of financial statements in the UK or who do not have sufficient understanding of the UK social housing sector and experience auditing the financial statements of housing associations registered with the Regulator of Social Housing for England and Wales and who are not registered on the Central Digital Platform or able to submit their tender through the Delta e-tendering solution. 2) Opportunity for clarification questions and feedback. Procurement Stage - Tender: 1) Greatwell Homes may exclude suppliers based on additional Conditions of Participation. 2) Greatwell Homes reserves the right to add or remove stages throughout the procurement process. 3) Tender Notice and Tender Documents published – estimated date December 2025 4) Conflict of interest declaration 5) Suppliers meeting the conditions of participation invited to submit tenders via Delta e-tendering platform –estimated date February 2026 6) Shortlist invited to present to key personnel – estimated date April 2026 7) Contract awarded to most advantageous tender – estimated date May 2026 Participation Greatwell Homes welcomes interest from all suppliers who meet the conditions of participation outlined in this notice including SMEs and VCSEs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067587-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATWELL HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Helen Haywood
Contact Email
helen.haywood@greatwellhomes.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 4AD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Finedon
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Further Information

Notice Documents

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