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External Audit Services

PARAGON HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process seeks to appoint an external auditor for Paragon Housing Association, located in Grangemouth, covering services within the housing and community amenities sector. The current stage of the procurement is complete, with the award of contract taking place on 13 August 2020. The contract has a duration of three years, with an option for yearly extensions for a maximum of two additional years, allowing potential for ongoing engagement. Key contacts at Paragon Housing Association can be reached via email at bfarrell@ewing-somerville.com or by telephone at +44 1324664966.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in external audit services, particularly those eligible as statutory auditors under UK legislation. Companies with a substantial standing, expertise, and the necessary qualifications to fulfil the requirements of the contract will find this procurement particularly relevant. Given that six bids were submitted for this tender, firms in the audit sector seeking to enhance their market presence or expand their client base should consider participating in similar future opportunities with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

Paragon Housing Association seek 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 is for a three year period with the option to extend on a yearly basis for a further 2 years, subject to review by the management committee and, ultimately, the association's members at the annual general meeting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Paragon Housing Association seek 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 is for a three year period with the option to extend on a yearly basis for a further 2 years, subject to review by the management committee and, ultimately, the association's members at the annual general meeting .

Renewal: 24 months subject to annual review

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000622451
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398465
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
Large

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

79212000 - Auditing services

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
3 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 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
PARAGON HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bfarrell@ewing-somerville.com
Contact Phone
+44 1324664966

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANGEMOUTH
Postcode
FK3 8DG
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Grangemouth
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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