Award

External Audit services

GOVAN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Govan Housing Association Limited, located at 35 McKechnie Street, Glasgow, is undertaking a tender process for External Audit services within the Housing sector. This procurement is currently in the 'Award' stage, with the successful contract having been signed on 27 January 2022, valued at £96,820. The contract duration starts in September 2021 and continues for three years with an option for two additional years. Potential suppliers were invited to submit bids through a selective and restricted procedure, and the deadline for the initial submissions has been passed.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in external auditing, particularly those with experience in the charity sector, as Govan Housing Association seeks auditors to enhance their governance and internal controls. Businesses with a strong understanding of financial statement auditing, VAT, and compliance with accounting standards would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the ongoing requirements for annual audits and potential consultancy services, this arrangement could foster long-term relationships and steady income for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

External Audit services

Notice Description

The Govan Housing Association Group invites tenders from suitable qualified and competent registered external auditors with a high level of knowledge and understanding of the charity sector for the function of external audit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Govan Housing Association Group invites tenders from suitable qualified and competent registered external auditors with a high level of knowledge and understanding of the charity sector for the function of external audit. It is expected that service provision will commence in September 2021 (following our AGM) with an external audit plan for the audit of the annual financial statements for the year ended 2022 being presented to the Management Committee by the successful provider in 2021. The contract will last for three years with the option for a further two years. The contract is subject to re-appointment annually at our AGM. The Scottish Housing Regulator states that "good governance means taking informed, transparent decisions and managing risk". The Management Committee is therefore required to maintain effective arrangements for external audit which accord with its policies, objectives, standards, and codes of practice. To meet these obligations, The GHA is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified firm to provide an external audit service which will support us in improving our internal control systems. The scope of the external audit service includes the audit of the financial statements of the Association and its subsidiary, Govan Home Team C.I.C and the creating on consolidated accounts for the Group. The audit service is to be performed to a high standard, timeously and within agreed costs. The basis of the appointment will be a formal letter of engagement.

Options: In addition to core services, we may require the external auditor to provide expert professional advice and guidance on: VAT issues. Other relevant taxation issues (PAYE/NI etc.). Compliance with accounting standards (in particular component accounting and international financial reporting standard. The external audit firm may also be invited to provide certain management consultancy services as agreed. Applicable daily rates for specialist consultancy staff should be provided.

Renewal: Option, solely at Govan HA discretion, for + 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000650945
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440346
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,820 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
2024

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVAN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caron.quinn@govanha.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1414400308

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 3AQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZETS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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