Tender

RCH632 - External Audit Services

RIVER CLYDE HOMES

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Tender

29 Jan 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

River Clyde Homes (RCH) is currently in the tender stage for their contract "RCH632 - External Audit Services." The contract is open for procurement via an open procedure and pertains to the Housing and Community Amenities sector, specifically for performing external audits of River Clyde Homes and Home Fix Scotland. The location for this contract is within the Inverclyde region, identified as UKM83. Interested parties need to submit their tenders electronically by 19th February 2025 at 12:00 PM, which also marks the beginning of the award period. The contract will initially run for two years with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in external auditing services. Companies that specialise in financial audits, compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing advisory services on accounting standards would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will have the chance to build a long-term relationship with RCH, enhancing their portfolio with work in the public housing sector. Firms specialising in both external and internal audits are welcome to bid but must note that a single company will not be awarded both contracts. This opportunity is ideal for firms aiming to expand their presence in the public sector and housing industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RCH632 - External Audit Services

Notice Description

River Clyde Homes (RCH) require a company to perform the external audit of River Clyde Homes and Home Fix Scotland, in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including the expectations of the Scottish Housing Regulator.

Lot Information

Lot 1

River Clyde Homes is looking to procure an experienced company to perform external audit services in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including the expectations of the Scottish Housing Regulator. The scope of works is as follows: - Present the auditor's report to the RCH Audit & Finance Committee identifying significant weaknesses in internal controls or accounting process. - Submit a Final Audit Findings (FAF) Report to the Audit & Finance Committee - Present the audit report to the company's membership at the Annual General Meeting - Certify annual returns of covenant compliance to RCH lenders, before Annual General Meeting, and such other returns and certifications as they or a Regulator may require. - Liaise effectively with our Internal auditors, managers and staff as required to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services. - Provide advice on the adherence to Accounting Standards, Financial Reporting Standards and Audit Standards as they apply to RCH. - Provide accountancy / taxation advice in respect of any legislative changes or proposed changes that would arise from time to time, where RCH would require such clarification. - Provide Corporate Taxation advice and services as required. Your offer should be based on 25 days per annum of audit work. The appointment will initially be for a period of two years, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods, subject to the agreement of the successful bidder. Concurrently, RCH are also tendering for an Internal Audit Service. Although companies may tender for both the internal and external audit services contracts, it should be clearly noted that the same company will not be awarded both contracts. In the event that a company is the preferred bidder for both contracts, they will be given the option to choose which contract they wish to undertake, with the second highest rated bidder being awarded the other commission.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial two-year duration. RCH may wish at its sole discretion to extend any resultant agreement following this date for up to a further two, twelve-month periods subject to the agreement of the successful bidder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789090
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522755
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIVER CLYDE HOMES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@riverclydehomes.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 2UZ
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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