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External Audit Services

CLYDESDALE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Clydesdale Housing Association Ltd is conducting a procurement process for External Audit Services, aimed at appointing a qualified auditor to evaluate its financial statements. The tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on housing and community amenities. Located in Lanark, Scotland, the procurement method is an open procedure, with the initial tender period ending on 29 March 2021. This process is currently listed as complete following an award made on 10 May 2021, with an associated contract value of £44,950.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and financial services, particularly those familiar with the regulatory landscape of Scottish Registered Social Landlords (RSLs). Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with qualifications in external auditing are well-suited to compete, especially as the buyer seeks suppliers who comply with specific professional standards. Engaging in this procurement can enhance service offerings and expand a supplier’s presence in the housing sector.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000646314
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429499
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

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLYDESDALE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEXANDER SLOAN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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