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Invitation to Tender for External Audit Services

KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

Knowes Housing Association Ltd, based in Clydebank, has issued an Invitation to Tender for External Audit Services. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, following its completion on September 20, 2019. The successful supplier will be appointed for a contract period of seven years, with performance assessments held annually at KHA’s AGM, typically in September. The initial audit will cover the financial year ending March 31, 2020. This tender was conducted through an open procurement method, inviting bids from qualified firms that have experience with Scottish Registered Social Landlords.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for chartered accountancy firms, particularly those with expertise in servicing social housing providers. Businesses that can provide demonstrated experience in delivering audit services tailored to the needs of similar organisations would be well-positioned to compete. As the contract is for a lengthy duration, successful bidders can not only ensure stable revenue streams but also establish ongoing relationships with KHA, potentially leading to further engagements in the future.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for External Audit Services

Notice Description

Knowes Housing Association Ltd (KHA) is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide External Audit Services. We would prefer the External Audit Service to be delivered by an independent firm of chartered accountants with direct experience of providing an audit service to Scottish Registered Social Landlords or similar type organisations. The contract will be awarded for a period of 7 years however performance will be reviewed annually. Subject to satisfactory performance, KHA's members will formally re-appoint the successful supplier each year at KHA's AGM which normally takes place in September. The first audit to take place will be in relation to the financial statements ending 31 March 2020.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Knowes Housing Association Ltd (KHA) is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide External Audit Services. Please see this Contract Notice, the ESPD, the Invitation to Tender (ITT) Document and accompanying supplementary files.

Options: Occasionally, additional work i.e. specialist advice may be requested. This will be out with the scope of the normal audit work and will be subject to separate estimates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000587707
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366785
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

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,570 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
7 years hence

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Erica Davidson
Contact Email
edavidson@knowes.org
Contact Phone
+44 1389877752

Buyer Location

Locality
CLYDEBANK
Postcode
G81 5BX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Kilpatrick
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEXANDER SLOAN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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