Tender

External Audit Services

PROSPECT COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD

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Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Prospect Community Housing Ltd is inviting tenders for "External Audit Services" in the housing and community amenities sector. The procurement process is at the tender stage with the procedure being conducted via a restricted method. The location for the delivery is at 6 Westburn Avenue, Edinburgh, EH14 2TH. The contract value is estimated at £100,800.00, and the deadline for electronic submissions is set for 3 March 2025, with an expected contract period of 7 years commencing with the audit of financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2026. Key contact for this tender is Mr Brendan Fowler, available at brendan.fowler@prospectch.org.uk and +44 1314585480.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of external audit services, particularly those registered and holding appropriate auditor accreditation. The long-term nature of the contract, extending over a seven-year period, offers a steady engagement and potential for building a lasting relationship with Prospect Community Housing Ltd. Companies with robust experience in auditing, particularly in the public sector or housing associations, will find this procurement opportunity fitting well within their expertise and business growth strategies.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

External Audit Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Prospect Community Housing wishes to engage registered auditors to provide external audit and related services to the association for 7 years commencing with the audit of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787178
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522961
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£100,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,800 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROSPECT COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD
Contact Name
Mr Brendan Fowler
Contact Email
brendan.fowler@prospectch.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314585480

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 2TH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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