Award

External Audit Services

CARDIFF COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION (CCHA)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2025 at 10:36

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 16:31

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA) has completed the procurement process for external audit services, culminating in the award of the contract to Bevan Buckland LLP. This contract, effective from 1 April 2025, aligns with the annual audit cycle and involves the audit of financial statements, service charge statements, and financial covenants for the 2025/26 fiscal year. Located in Cardiff, CCHA is committed to ensuring transparency and compliance through this service, covering the services industry category. The contract was signed on 17 March 2025, following an open tender process with submission deadlines concluding on 18 February 2025.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and financial services to extend their portfolio in the public sector. Companies with expertise in financial auditing and compliance will find this contract particularly suitable, given its focus on comprehensive financial reviews and adherence to regulatory standards. The successful tenderer will not only contribute to the financial integrity of CCHA but also gain exposure and credibility by partnering with a reputable community-focused organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA) is seeking tenders from audit firms to undertake the provision of its external audit services with effect from 1 April 2025.The start date coincides with the start of the annual audit cycle and the successful tenderer will undertake the 2025/26 audit and review of the relevant financial statements, as well as the audit of service charge statements and financial covenants. The CCHA year-end is 31 March.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147551
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147551
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION (CCHA)
Contact Name
Naveeda Morgan
Contact Email
naveeda.morgan@ccha.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920468474

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 5LQ
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Splott
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEVAN BUCKLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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