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External Audit Services

WEST WHITLAWBURN HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

West Whitlawburn Housing Co-operative Limited is seeking qualified external auditors to provide services under the tender titled "External Audit Services." The procurement process is currently in the award stage, following its completion. The tender pertains to the housing and community amenities industry and is located in Cambuslang, UK. The contract duration is set for three years, with a potential two-year extension based on annual performance reviews. Bids were opened on 14 February 2020, with a submission deadline that same day. The procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for firms in the auditing sector, particularly those with experience in statutory auditing and compliance with UK regulations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as evident by the two bids submitted in this process. Given the tender's specific requirements for auditor qualifications and independence, businesses that can demonstrate robust expertise in external auditing will find this tender highly suitable for growth and exposure in the public sector.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

WWHC is seeking the services of a suitable qualified and experienced external auditor.

Lot Information

Lot 1

WWHC wish to appoint an external auditor to carry out the annual audit and associated services. Other services may be required during the duration of the contract. The contract period is 3 years, with an optional 2 year extension, dependent on an annual review of performance and subject to annual re-appointment by members at our Annual General Meeting.

Renewal: The contract is for a period of 3 years, plus optional extension of 2 years, subject to an annual review of performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000613025
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396410
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST WHITLAWBURN HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED
Contact Name
Morag Gladstone
Contact Email
mgladstone@wwhc.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416418628

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 8PG
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang West
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHIENE + TAIT

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