Tender

Paragon Housing Association Ltd. - External Audit Services

PARAGON HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.

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Tender

17 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Paragon Housing Association Ltd. is seeking to appoint an external auditor to carry out the annual audit and associated services, with potential for additional services during the contract duration. The contract is initially set for three years with an option to extend annually for an additional two years. This open procedure tender, in the Housing and Community Amenities category, is located in Grangemouth, UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 19 May 2025 at 12:30 PM. Interested parties are required to submit their bids electronically.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for audit service providers, particularly those experienced in housing and community amenities. Firms with qualities such as strong regulatory knowledge and the ability to handle complex audit tasks will be well-suited to compete. By securing this contract, businesses can establish or expand their presence within the public sector, build a relationship with Paragon Housing Association, and enhance their portfolio through significant long-term work. Suitable candidates must meet the professional requirements as outlined in the procurement's selection criteria.

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Notice Title

Paragon Housing Association Ltd. - External Audit Services

Notice Description

Paragon Housing Association seek to appoint an external auditor to carry out the annual audit and associated services. Other services may be required during the duration of the contract. The contract is for a three year period with the option to extend on a yearly basis for a further 2 years, subject to review by the management committee and, ultimately, the Association's Members at the Annual General Meeting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Paragon Housing Association seek to appoint an external auditor to carry out the annual audit and associated services. Other services may be required during the duration of the contract. The contract is for a three year period with the option to extend on a yearly basis for a further 2 years, subject to review by the management committee and, ultimately, the Association's Members at the Annual General Meeting .. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulations 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract on an annual basis for a further two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796109
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528622
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between 3 and 5 years from this procurement, dependent on extension options being taken up.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PARAGON HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD.
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@paragonha.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324664966

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANGEMOUTH
Postcode
FK3 8DG
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Grangemouth
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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