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ACHA Group External Audit Services Contract 2021-2026

ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll Community Housing Association Limited is in the process of awarding the "ACHA Group External Audit Services Contract 2021-2026," aimed at procuring external audit services for both Argyll Community Housing Association and its subsidiary Argyll Homes for All. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on housing and community amenities, and is located in Oban, Argyll and Bute, UK. The contract has been awarded as of 26th August 2021, following an open tender process. The value of the contract is £110,000, with a duration from April 2021 to March 2026.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for auditing firms and professionals, particularly those with accreditation from CCAB and relevant audit qualifications, to expand their business in the public sector. With the potential for a 24-month extension, companies that demonstrate expertise in external audits and compliance with the selection criteria could greatly benefit from this contract. This is particularly suitable for SMEs and firms with a proven track record in similar service contracts.

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Notice Title

ACHA Group External Audit Services Contract 2021-2026

Notice Description

Argyll Community Housing Association Limited seek to appoint a firm to provide external audit services for both Argyll Community Housing Association Limited and its subsidiary Argyll Homes for All Limited for the period from April 2021 to March 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To procure external audit services for Argyll Community Housing AssociationLimited and its subsidiary Argyll Homes for All Limited

Renewal: Option to extend for 24 months or 2 consecutive periods of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000651544
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425566
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Allan MacDonald
Contact Email
allan.macdonald2@acha.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546605877

Buyer Location

Locality
OBAN
Postcode
PA34 4RY
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Oban South and the Isles
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEXANDER SLOAN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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