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External Audit Services

Taff Housing Association

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08 Apr 2026 at 16:32

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20 Feb 2026 at 16:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Taff Housing Association, located in Cardiff, is actively seeking to appoint a provider for external audit services. This tender belongs to the "services" category and is being executed under an open procurement method, below threshold, allowing for open competition. This contracting process is presently in the tender update stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 17th April 2026 and a submission deadline extended to 20th April 2026 at 9:00 AM. The contract, valued at £130,000 net (£156,000 gross), is set to start on 1st August 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2031. The procurement activities and services are governed by the Welsh devolved regulations and aligned with the legal basis under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in statutory and financial auditing services. Ideal bidders could include small and medium-sized enterprises with a strong track record in performing statutory audits and offering valuable insights into financial practices and risk management. With a considerable duration of five years, the contract offers sustained business engagement and potential expansion in the public sector. The award criteria focus heavily on experience, with a 70% weighting, complemented by consideration for value for money at 30%, thus opening the field for experienced service providers who can demonstrate excellence in service delivery and innovation in financial auditing standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint an external auditor to: * The auditor will be expected to prepare an annual audit plan and timetable for discussion with the Executive. * Perform statutory audits in accordance with applicable accounting and auditing standards including Statement of Recommended Practise (SORP) for Housing Associations and UK GAAP/IFRS. * Express an independent opinion on financial statements * To evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls relevant to financial reporting * Identify opportunities to improve financial practices and fraud and risk management * To give assurance to Audit and Risk Committee on the financial management of the Association.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032110-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Taff Housing Association
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 1JD
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Canton
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Further Information

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