Tender

External Audit 2025/26 - 2027/28

BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE

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Tender

04 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackwood Homes and Care, based in Edinburgh, has issued a tender for External Audit services for the period 2025/26 to 2027/28. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due electronically by 9 May 2025. The contract covers the Housing and Community Amenities category and will be executed in the UKM region. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from potential suppliers. Key documents including the Invitation to Tender and various appendices were published on the 4th of April 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses experienced in both care and housing sectors, particularly those capable of addressing the specific needs and challenges of a growing and diversifying organisation like Blackwood Homes and Care. Ideal candidates would have a strong track record in external audit services within similar industries. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in navigating the regulatory and operational complexities of the housing and care sectors would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which includes an initial three-year period with the possibility of an additional 12-month extension based on performance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit 2025/26 - 2027/28

Notice Description

Blackwood Homes and Care are looking to renew our External Audit services with an organisation that has experience of both care and housing for an initial contract period of 3 years from September 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Blackwood Homes and Care are looking to renew our External Audit services with an organisation that has experience of both care and housing, and understands the potential challenges facing our organisation as we grow and diversify our business in a sustainable way.

Renewal: An additional 12-month extension will be available, subject to satisfactory performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795447
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527629
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

CPV Codes

79212000 - 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
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
June 2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 1DQ
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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