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External Audit Services for Housing Association

HEBRIDEAN HOUSING PARTNERSHIP LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hebridean Housing Partnership Ltd, located in Stornoway, has awarded a contract for External Audit Services for the Housing Association. The procurement covers four financial years from 2024/25 to 2027/28, and operates under an open procedure. The procurement process, conducted in the services category, concluded with an award dated 8th January 2025. The contract, which has a total value of £55,200, includes requirements for external audit services, corporate and P.A.Y.E tax advisory services, and covenant compliance certifications. The successful supplier is Chiene + Tait LLP, based in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing, financial consulting, and tax advisory services. The comprehensive nature of the contract, spanning multiple years, provides a stable and potentially lucrative engagement for a qualified service provider. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with recognised audit qualifications and a focus on the housing and community amenities sector are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The open procedure adopted ensures a fair competition, enabling growth for firms capable of delivering high-quality financial services.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services for Housing Association

Notice Description

External Audit Services for Housing Association covering 4 account periods (for financial years 2024/25 up to 2027/8)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders are invited to tender for the provision of external auditing services of an Outer Hebrides based Housing Association, covering four financial periods running from 31 March 2024/5 to 31st March 2028. Requirements include: a) External Audit services; b) Corporate and P.A.Y.E Tax Advisory Services; and c) Covenant Compliance Certificate/Statement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784272
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521368
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEBRIDEAN HOUSING PARTNERSHIP LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@hebrideanhousing.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230773

Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2QP
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
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
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Tuath
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHIENE + TAIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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