Award

External Audit Services

RIVER CLYDE HOMES

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by River Clyde Homes is aimed at acquiring external audit services to ensure compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements. This open tender, classified under the services category, was initiated on 2nd March 2021, with a bidding deadline set for 23rd March 2021. The procurement is taking place in Greenock, UK, and bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland portal. The awarded contract to Armstrong Watson Audit Limited was signed on 5th May 2021, while the initial appointment spans a period of two years, with options for extensions.

This tender presents an invaluable opportunity for audit firms and consultants adept in public sector compliance, particularly those with experience in the housing and community amenities sector. Businesses specialising in audit and regulatory services, with the capability to meet specific insurance and qualification requirements, would find this contract well-suited for expansion. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate a proven track record in delivering similar services could leverage this contract to enhance their public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

River Clyde Homes are looking to procure the services of a competent and experienced company to perform the external audit of River Clyde Homes and Home Fix Scotland, in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including the expectations of the Scottish Housing Regulator.

Lot Information

Lot 1

RCH are looking to procure a competent and experienced company to perform the external audit of River Clyde Homes and Home Fix Scotland, in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including the expectations of the Scottish Housing Regulator.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: The appointment will initially be for a period of two years, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods, subject to the agreement of the successful bidder

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000646008
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426877
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

79212000 - Auditing services

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
8 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIVER CLYDE HOMES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@riverclydehomes.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8000132196

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 2UZ
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARMSTRONG WATSON AUDIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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