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Tender

12 Nov 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Grampian Housing Association Ltd is soliciting bids for the contract titled "External Audit Services 2020 - 2025," aimed at providing external audit services to the GHA Group, which includes two active subsidiaries. This procurement falls within the housing and community amenities sector and is located in Aberdeen. The current stage is the Tender phase, with submissions due by 12:00 PM on 6 December 2019. The contract is set to commence on 15 January 2020 and will follow an open procurement method, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for external auditing firms experienced in the Registered Social Landlord (RSL) sector. Companies that can demonstrate relevant sector experience, possess the necessary accreditations, and have a solid operational history will be well-suited to participate. Bidders are encouraged to present comprehensive submissions showcasing their capability to deliver the full scope of audit services, with the potential for a contract renewal after an initial three-year term.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

External Audit Services 2020 - 2025

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of external audit services to the GHA Group (including consolidated accounts and also accounts for two active subsidiaries) to commence 15 January 2020. Bids are invited from external auditors with experience in the RSL sector. The procurement will follow the single stage, open procedure route and bidders will be selected on how well their submission demonstrates their capability and experience to perform the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to provide external audit services to GHA and its active subsidiaries for a period of 3 years commencing 15 January 2020, with the option to extend by up to a further 2 years at GHA's sole discretion. The contract is not divided into lots so bidders are required to bid for the entire scope of services. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced external auditors (see requirements in ESPD and associated ITT documentation). The contract will follow the single stage, open procedure with bidders being selected on the basis of their responses contained in the ESPD and tender response scored on quality and price. Bidders will be expected to have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and relevant sector experience to perform the contract. ESPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the ITT and contract documents.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at GHA's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three, four or five year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000604224
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371849
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

79212100 - Financial 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
12 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2023

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Grampian Housing Association Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1TD
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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