Award

External Audit Services

RIVER CLYDE HOMES

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Summary of the contracting process

River Clyde Homes, a non-profit social housing provider based in Greenock, Scotland, is seeking external audit services. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 27 July 2017. The external audit will cover River Clyde Homes, River Clyde Property Management, and the Scottish Veterans Garden City Association. Interested companies were invited to participate through an open tender process, and tenders were required to be submitted electronically, with the bid period ending on 17 May 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in audit and financial services, particularly those with experience in the social housing sector or working with non-profit organisations. Given River Clyde Homes' established position managing over 6,000 homes, businesses that can demonstrate relevant expertise and provide thorough, compliant audit services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will gain access to a long-term relationship with a notable public sector organisation, offering potential for further contracts and collaborative opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

River Clyde Homes (RCH) is a forward thinking and dynamic 'not for profit' social housing provider that owns and manages over 6,000 homes and provides factoring services to a further 2,250 homes in the Inverclyde area of Scotland. We require to procure a company to perform the External audit of River Clyde Homes, River Clyde Property Management and the Scottish Veterans Garden City Association, in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including the expectations of the Scottish Housing Regulator.

Lot Information

Lot 1

River Clyde Homes (RCH) is a forward thinking and dynamic 'not for profit' social housing provider that owns and manages over 6,000 homes and provides factoring services to a further 2,250 homes in the Inverclyde area of Scotland. We require a company to perform the External audit of River Clyde Homes, River Clyde Property Management and the Scottish Veterans Garden City Association, in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including the expectations of the Scottish Housing Regulator.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial two year duration. RCH may wish, at its sole discretion, to extend any resultant agreement for up to an additional two 12 month periods, subject to the agreement of the successful bidder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000494005
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290727
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - 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
27 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2021

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIVER CLYDE HOMES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@riverclydehomes.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1475788887

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 4JT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAINES WATTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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