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Provision of External Audit Services

CASSILTOUN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cassiltoun Housing Association Ltd., located in Glasgow, focuses on securing a supplier for the provision of external audit services for a period from 2024 to 2029. This contract, categorised under 'Housing and community amenities', falls within the services industry. Following a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure, the contract was awarded on 21st August 2024, with the successful supplier, Azets Technology Solutions Limited, based in London, England, contracted for a total of £169,210 GBP. The main location for the service delivery is Castlemilk, Glasgow, and the procurement was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The tender stage was completed with key activities, such as the end of the tender period on 29th April 2024 and the start of the contract on 1st September 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the accounting and auditing sector, particularly those experienced with auditing housing associations. Given the duration and recurring nature of the contract, paired with an annual renewal subject to performance, businesses can leverage this to secure a stable revenue stream. Ideal candidates would be large firms familiar with UK auditing standards and the specific requirements of housing associations, especially those possessing the agility to provide ongoing compliance and advisory services in changing regulatory environments. The tender process was selective, suggesting that businesses with solid technical expertise and a proven track record in delivering high-standard audit services were highly desirable.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

The principal requirement is for the provision of an external audit service for the years 2024 - 2029 (up to 5 years renewed annually). The successful supplier will independently audit the statutory financial statements of Cassiltoun 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 Cassiltoun Housing Association and its subsidiaries. -Report on the Groups 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 Cassiltoun Housing Association . - 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 Cassiltoun Housing Associations Annual General Meeting with a report presentation.

Renewal: Contract is for a maximum of 5 years renewed annually subject to satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000762047
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535006
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,210 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CASSILTOUN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.
Contact Name
Paula Brownlie
Contact Email
housing@cassiltoun.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416342673

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G45 0AZ
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
Linn
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZETS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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