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CR-H0473 - Provision of External Audit and Taxation Services

HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2021 at 00:00

Tender

09 Oct 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association is conducting a procurement process titled "CR-H0473 - Provision of External Audit and Taxation Services". This open tender, located in Edinburgh, UKM, is currently in the award stage following the completion of evaluations. The tender was active until November 9, 2020, with submissions required by noon on that date. The contract was awarded to Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP, with a total value of £72,185, and the contract is now active as of January 11, 2021.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for firms specialising in external auditing and taxation services, particularly those capable of meeting the stringent requirements set out by the Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association. Businesses with experience in statutory audits, understanding of regulatory standards, and capabilities in accounting standards would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The opportunity also reflects a wider demand for professional services that ensure compliance with financial regulations and enhance governance within the housing sector.

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Notice Title

CR-H0473 - Provision of External Audit and Taxation Services

Notice Description

This tender exercise is being undertaken for the supply of External Audit and Taxation services. The principal requirement is for the provision of an external audit service to independently audit the statutory financial statements of HSHA for compliance with applicable law, auditing and accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender exercise is being undertaken for the supply of External Audit and Taxation services. The principal requirement is for the provision of an external audit service to independently audit the statutory financial statements of HSHA for compliance with applicable law, auditing and accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law.

Options: As per tender documentation, there is an option to extend after the 3 year contract for a further 1 year plus 1 year to 28/02/2025

Renewal: Additional 1 year plus 1 year based on performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000632613
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403819
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,185 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpt@hanover.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1315577453

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4NS
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDERSON ANDERSON & BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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