Award

External Audit Services

BERWICKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Oct 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Berwickshire Housing Association Ltd, which is seeking tenders for External Audit Services. This procurement falls under the services category within the Housing and community amenities industry and is located in Berwickshire, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period is due to end on 1st November 2021. The contract is valued at £70,000, with the bidding process resulting in two bids received, including one from a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with capabilities in taxation advice and compliance. Firms that are well-positioned to compete should ideally have a proven track record in public sector audits and the ability to manage the complexities of taxation returns. Given the three-year initial contract period, there is potential for long-term engagement, which could lead to enhanced business stability and growth for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

3.1 The scope of this contract covers the provision of external audit services, associated taxation advice and support with the taxation returns for the BHA Group throughout the period of the contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

BHA is seeking to renew its external audit services and associated taxation advice and preparation, for an initial period of 3 years, commencing with the audit of the year ended 31 March 2022

Renewal: Appointment is initially for a period of 3 years commencing with audit of the year ended 31st March 2022, with the possibility of a further 2 x 1 year extensions to the contract to a maximum of 5 years. The extension of the contract will be entirely at the discretion of BHA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000669062
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435078
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

79222000 - Tax-return preparation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£113,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
At the end of the contract period

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BERWICKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Eleanor Rooke
Contact Email
eleanor.rooke@berwickshirehousing.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1361884000

Buyer Location

Locality
BERWICKSHIRE
Postcode
TD11 3AU
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Mid Berwickshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHIENE + TAIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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