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Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The North London Muslim Housing Association Limited seeks to appoint an independent audit firm for its "External Audit Services" tender. This procurement, under the open method below threshold, is tailored towards obtaining services in the financial auditing sector. Covering the UKI region, the tender is currently at the "Tender" stage with the submission period concluding on 14th August 2026. Interested firms should engage in the enquiry phase by 31st July 2026. The contract value is set at £250,000, extendable by two additional years after an initial three-year term, contingent upon satisfactory performance.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for audit firms specialising in financial auditing services, especially those with a track record of compliance with UK accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Small to medium-sized auditing consultancies could target this contract to gain significant exposure and credibility by partnering with a public authority. The contract would enable businesses not only to secure immediate financial engagements but also to forge a longer-term partnership with potential renewals, enhancing business growth and stability.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

NLMHA is is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced independent audit firm to provide External Audit Services for the organisation. The appointed auditor will be responsible for conducting an independent annual audit of NLMHA's financial statements, providing assurance on the accuracy and completeness of financial records, compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and the effectiveness of financial controls.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial term of 3 years, with an option for the Authority to extend for a further period of up to 2 years, subject to satisfactory contractor performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cde7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067829-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LONDON MUSLIM HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E5 9BQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Lea Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Hackney North and Stoke Newington

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