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Viewpoint Housing Association Limited : External Audit Services 2020-2022

VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Viewpoint Housing Association, based in Edinburgh, which is seeking external audit services for the financial audits covering the years ending 31 March 2020, 2021, and 2022. This tender, titled "External Audit Services 2020-2022," is currently in the Award stage following an open procurement method. The contract, valued at £83,000, was awarded in February 2020, while the tender submission period concluded on 29 November 2019. Key contacts for the procurement are Howard Vaughan, Director of Finance and Assets, who can be reached via email at howard.vaughan@viewpoint.org.uk.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for accountancy firms, particularly those specialising in external audit services, to expand their business with registered social landlords. With the potential for a contract duration of five years (three years plus a two-year extension), businesses that meet the selection criteria—like eligibility under the Companies Act and relevant experience—could find lucrative prospects. As the successful bidder, Alexander Sloan Chartered Accountants can serve as a model for smaller firms looking to engage in similar contracts with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Viewpoint Housing Association Limited : External Audit Services 2020-2022

Notice Description

The provision of external audit service for Viewpoint Housing Association Limited and smaller sister organisation Viewpoint Trust for three years (with possible extension of further two years) covering the audits for the years ended 31 March 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The primary role of the external auditors is to report on the financial statements of the organisations, carrying out whatever examination of the statements and underlying records and control systems is necessary to form an opinion on the statements. The auditors would also be required to prepare such other reports as the Association (and its sister organisation), its regulatory agencies and its lenders required.

Renewal: Following the expiry of the initial three year period there may be a maximum extension of two years on a year by year basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000602959
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384982
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2022 or 2023 or 2024

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Howard Vaughan
Contact Email
howard.vaughan@viewpoint.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316684247

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 2HG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEXANDER SLOAN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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