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External Audit Services (2023-2026)

ARDENGLEN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ardenglen Housing Association Ltd, located in Glasgow, UK, awarded a contract for "External Audit Services (2023-2026)" through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £69,500 GBP, was signed on 21st February 2024. The procurement stage is complete, and the procurement process was led by Ardenglen Housing Association Ltd. The audit services pertain to housing and community amenities, specifically auditing financial statements and complying with relevant standards.

This procurement opportunity for external audit services presents a chance for small to medium-sized audit firms with expertise in housing and community amenities to compete. Interested businesses can leverage their experience in statutory financial statement auditing and adherence to legal, auditing, and accounting standards to provide valuable services to Ardenglen Housing Association Ltd. The contract signing date was 21st February 2024, and the successful supplier was Chiene + Tait LLP, highlighting opportunities for growth and collaboration in the auditing sector.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services (2023-2026)

Notice Description

The principal requirement is for the provision of an external audit service for the years 2023-2026. The successful supplier will independently audit the statutory financial statements of Ardenglen Housing Association Ltd and subsidiaries, including consolidated financial statements of the Group, for compliance with applicable law, auditing and accounting standards and the needs of our lenders in respect of loan covenants.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The primary role of the external auditors will be to: -Prepare an external audit plan outlining the auditor's approach to carrying out the audit of AHA. -Report on the Association's financial statements and to carry out whatever examination of the statements, underlying records and control systems considered necessary to reach an opinion on the statements. The auditor's report should state whether in its opinion the financial statements give a true and fair view, are prepared in accordance with relevant accounting practices and comply with all relevant legislation and guidance. -Advise on compliance with relevant professional, legal and regulatory standards and guidance issued by the Scottish Housing Regulator. The auditor is expected to be familiar with all such matters and be pro-active in providing advice on relevant changes in these areas and the impact of these for AHA. - Liaise with the Internal Auditor as necessary. - Review and report on the Board's statement on internal financial control. -Report key audit findings regarding any significant weaknesses in accounting and internal control systems identified during the course of the audit in a Management Letter to the Audit & Risk Committee and Board. -Carry out an audit of the financial statements in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) as they are applicable to the external audit and form an opinion on these. -Implement a system of quality control and performance management that will allow the auditor to carry out the engagement to the standard required. -Completion of corporation tax returns and their submission if required. -Certification of lenders' covenant performance. -Attendance at AHA's Annual General Meeting with a report presentation.

Renewal: 3 years with potential to extend for another 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000731808
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499833
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between 3 and 5 years from this procurement, dependant on extension options

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARDENGLEN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Karen Fee
Contact Email
karen.fee@ardenglen.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7943213395

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G45 OHF
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHIENE + TAIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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