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Provision of External Audit Services

LOCHALSH AND SKYE HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of external audit services, covering the period from 2024 to 2027. The contract, awarded through an open procedure, involves the auditing of the Association's financial statements to ensure proper use of funds according to auditing standards. This tender, classified under the industry category "Housing and community amenities" (CPV code 79212000), is valued at £63,000 GBP. The procurement process, which concluded with the contract's signing on 26 November 2024, pertains to services to be delivered in Portree, Isle of Skye (IV51 9EW).

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in audit and financial services. Companies able to navigate and fulfil the rigorous examination of accounts and underlying records will find this tender advantageous. Large auditing firms, such as RSM UK Audit LLP, which won the tender, are well-suited for this contract due to their extensive resources and expertise. Additionally, the procurement's transparent and open nature ensures an equitable chance for businesses to compete and showcase their capabilities in delivering high-quality audit services.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

Invitation to tender - External Audit Service 2024 to 2027

Lot Information

Lot 1

LSHA wishes to arrange a formal contract for the provision of External Audit Services, commencing in December 2024. The purpose of the External Audit service is to report on the Association's Financial Statements. In order to reach their opinion and to report on the appropriate use of funds it is the responsibility of external audit to carry out such examination of the accounts, underlying records and control systems as are necessary to reach their opinion. Their duties will be in accordance with advice set out in the code of audit practice and the Auditing Practices Board's auditing standards.

Renewal: Contract may be extended for 2 additional years upon agreement on costs and performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000779231
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521274
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
Large

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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 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
LOCHALSH AND SKYE HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@lsha.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1478612035

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF SKYE
Postcode
IV51 9EW
Post Town
Inverness
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
Highland
Electoral Ward
Eilean á Chèo
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK AUDIT

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