Award

External Audit Services Tender

FIFE HOUSING GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Dec 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Fife Housing Group, based in Dunfermline, is currently managing the procurement process for external audit services, titled "External Audit Services Tender". This is a significant opportunity in the housing and community amenities sector, and the contract will be awarded through an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 21st December 2018, with the contract set to start on 4th February 2019 and run for an initial three-year term, potentially extendable for two additional years.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in audit and financial services to grow by partnering with a reputable housing association. Companies that possess experience in providing high-quality audit services, particularly those that can demonstrate value for money and a commitment to professional excellence, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the potential for contract renewal based on performance, this contract could lead to long-term business relationships and further growth opportunities in the sector.

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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: Renewal would be dependent on satisfactory performance during the previous year's audit. FHG will also have an option to extend the contract by up to a further five years, again at the discretion of the Audit & Risk Committee based on satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000566245
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342161
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
16 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2019 - 4 Feb 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WYLIE & BISSET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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