Tender

External Audit Services

CLYDESDALE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Tender

09 Mar 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Clydesdale Housing Association Ltd, located in Lanark, UK, is currently in the active tender stage for the procurement of External Audit Services. The tender process, set to conclude on 30 March 2020, aims to appoint a qualified external auditor to assess the financial statements of the Association. This open procedure is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on housing and community amenities. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically, with comprehensive instructions outlined in the tender documentation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in external audit services, particularly those familiar with the regulations governing Scottish Registered Social Landlords. It is ideal for businesses with experience in public sector audits, as the successful bidder will need to engage in various audit-related activities, including the preparation of annual financial reports and participation in meetings to discuss audit findings. Companies that can demonstrate their qualifications and adherence to the specified selection criteria are encouraged to compete for this contract, which may extend up to two years following the initial award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

CHA is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced external auditor to audit and express an opinion on the financial statements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1. Annual audit of the financial statements for the Association in accordance with the relevant legal and regulatory requirements and United Kingdom Auditing Standards. 2. Attendance at meetings with officers to feed back on the audit process (if required). 3. Attendance at the Audit & Risk Sub Committee meetings by a senior member of your audit team to present the audit reports and discuss the key findings and any concerns that may have arisen from the annual audit. 4. Attendance at the Management Committee meetings by a senior member of your audit team to present the audit reports and discuss the key findings and any concerns that may have arisen from the annual audit. 5. Attendance at the Association's Annual General Meeting to present the financial statements for Members' approval. 6. Submission of a Management Letter to the Association. 7. Completion of any Corporation Tax returns (CHA has charitable status) 8. Any correspondence with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs regarding Corporation Tax 9. Any ad hoc financial/tax queries that may arise during the year 10. CHA is seeking a provider that is fully familiar with the operating experience and regulatory issues faced by Scottish RSLs. 11. Completed Financial Statements must be finalised and signed off timeously in order to meet the annual submission requirements to the Scottish Housing Regulator and for presentation to our Members at the Annual General Meeting.

Renewal: Contract may be extended by up to two years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000616649
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383033
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

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2024

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLYDESDALE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Eileen Wilson
Contact Email
eileen.wilson@clydesdale-housing.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1555665316

Buyer Location

Locality
LANARK
Postcode
ML11 7PT
Post Town
Motherwell
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
Clydesdale North
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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