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Provision of External Audit Services

MELVILLE HA

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Summary of the contracting process

Melville Housing Association (Melville HA) is seeking proposals for the provision of external audit services. The contract, titled "Provision of External Audit Services," falls under the industry category of Housing and Community Amenities. This open procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, is designated for services and located in Dalkeith, EH22 1AZ, within the region UKM73. The tender was initially opened on 17th July 2024, with the submission deadline set for 7th August 2024. The award period commenced on 8th August 2024, and the contract was awarded to Chiene + Tait LLP on 5th September 2024 for a period of three years, with a possible extension for up to two additional years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those with experience in providing comprehensive external audit services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the procurement process welcomes electronic submissions, thus minimizing bureaucratic barriers. The scope of the audit service includes an unbiased evaluation of the association's activities, ensuring risk management, internal financial control, governance, and Value for Money (VFM). Firms proficient in such assessments will find this contract particularly well-suited for demonstrating their capabilities and expanding their portfolio with a reputable client.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

Lot Information

Lot 1

The audit service is responsible for providing an objective, independent assessment of all the Association's activities, financial and otherwise. It should provide a service to the whole Association, including Board (and Audit Committee) and all levels of management. It is not an extension of, nor a substitute for, good management, although it can have a role in advising management. The external audit service is responsible for evaluating and reporting to the Board, Audit Committee, Head of Finance & Corporate Services (Depute CEO) and Chief Executive, thereby providing them with assurance on the arrangements for risk management, internal financial control and governance, and Value for Money (VFM).

Renewal: Possible extension of up to two years (24 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000771465
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513653
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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 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
MELVILLE HA
Contact Name
David Todd
Contact Email
dtodd@melville.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1AZ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHIENE + TAIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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