Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Tender for External Audit Services

Greatwell Homes

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2026 at 09:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described involves Greatwell Homes Limited located in Wellingborough, UK, seeking to appoint an external auditor for their annual financial statements. This procurement falls under the "services" category within the statutory audit services industry. The process was executed using an open, competitive flexible procedure, aligning with the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts. The tender process was completed by 2nd April 2026, and the award was granted to Forvis Mazars on 28th April 2026. The contract will span from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2031, with potential extensions extending to 31st May 2033. The total award value stands at £285,516, and the process included detailed evaluation stages to ensure compliance with regulations specific to social housing in the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in statutory auditing and an understanding of social housing requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) competed effectively, with three reaching the final stage of the bids. To be competitive, businesses should have a robust track record in audit qualifications and experience, an effective audit approach, and a clear demonstration of added value, including social value considerations. The procurement process allows for electronic submission and emphasises the importance of being listed on the Register of Statutory Auditors and possessing necessary insurance cover throughout the contract duration, thus offering a structured opportunity for established audit firms looking to expand their clientele in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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 latest Housing SORP - 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will include the option for two 1 year extensions at the end of the 5 year term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064958
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040274-2026
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
Competitive flexible 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

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£285,516 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Greatwell Homes
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 4AD
Postcode Area
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
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Forvis Mazars LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...