Tender

External Audit Services Tender

FIFE HOUSING GROUP

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Tender

19 Oct 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Fife Housing Group is inviting tenders for its "External Audit Services Tender", focused on the provision of external audit services within the housing and community amenities sector. Located in Dunfermline, UK, this tender is currently in the active phase, with the submission deadline set for 9th November 2018. The selected auditor will assist with the 2018/19 audit of accounts, ensuring that the appointed supplier is ready by the year-end of 31st March 2019. This procurement follows an open procedure and responses can be submitted electronically through the provided portal.

This tender represents an opportunity for auditors and consultancy firms that specialise in external audit services to expand their business. Companies that are able to demonstrate high standards of professional service, excellent value for money, and a capacity to add value through their audit processes would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a contract duration of three years, potentially extendable by two years, this tender could significantly bolster a supplier's portfolio in the public sector audit landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services Tender

Notice Description

External Audit Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

FHG has decided to invite tenders for the provision of external audit services in order to carry out the 18/19 audit of accounts, year-end is 31st March. The contract is initially for three years but may be extended by another two years. FHG's objectives for this tender process are to: -Secure a high quality provider of external audit services; -Ensure the appointed supplier is in place in readiness for the review of the financial statements for the year to 31 March 2019; -Appoint a supplier who will provide high standards of professional service; -Appoint a supplier who will provide excellent value for money; and -Work with an audit partner who will add value to our services.

Renewal: The contract is initially for three years but may be extended by another two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000561426
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334724
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2018 - 3 Dec 2021 3-4 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
FIFE HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@fifehg.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1383606162

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
Postcode
KY11 8UU
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Dunfermline Central
Westminster Constituency
Dunfermline and Dollar

Further Information

Notice Documents

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