Award

External Audit Services

WEST OF SCOTLAND HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Tender

13 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for External Audit Services was conducted by the West of Scotland Housing Association Ltd, a central purchasing body based in Glasgow. This tender involved the provision of external audit services for their organisation and two subsidiaries, Willowacre Trust and Westscot Living. The process followed an open procurement method, under the main category of services, specifically targeting housing and community amenities. The tender process was completed as of 4th June 2025, with the contract having been signed on 9th April 2025. The location for the service is primarily Glasgow, and businesses interested in similar future opportunities should note the tender period ending on 11th February 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in audit services, to engage in public sector work and expand their portfolios. Firms demonstrating high quality and competitive pricing are well-positioned to succeed, given the weighted award criteria of 70% on quality and 30% on price. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as the successful bidder CT from Edinburgh, can capitalise on such tenders to enhance their exposure and credibility in the industry. Businesses capable of maintaining high standards of professional expertise and compliance within the UK legal framework would benefit most from participating in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

External Audit Services required for West of Scotland Housing Association and two subsidiaries

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking an audit firm to provide external audit services to West of Scotland Housing Association and its 2 subsidiaries Willowacre Trust and Westscot Living.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 plus 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785805
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531792
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,170 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months 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
WEST OF SCOTLAND HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
valerie.wilson@westscot.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415505600

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 3QH
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
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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