Award

External Audit Services

BARRHEAD HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Barrhead Housing Association Limited has concluded a procurement process for "External Audit Services," targeting the housing and community amenities sector. The procurement, located in Barrhead (UKM83), was conducted using an open procedure as part of the services category. The award stage was reached on 3rd February 2026, with the contract being signed with TC Alexander Sloan Ltd (TC Group) on 30th September 2025. This contract, valued at £95,040, includes external audit services, accounts preparation, and tax computation services for the Association's subsidiary, Vesta by Barrhead Housing. The initial tender process ended on 11th July 2025, highlighting the swift conclusion of the bidding and evaluation phases.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-sized firms specialising in financial auditing and consultancy services. With the focus on delivering specialised audit and financial services, companies with expertise in detailed accounts handling and tax computations will find this contract advantageous. Given the open procurement methodology, businesses benefiting from flexible electronic submissions could maximise engagement. The option for a contract period extension up to six years further provides sustained business potential. Companies with a robust portfolio in housing-related audit services are well-positioned to benefit from such engagements.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

External Audit Services for Barrhead Housing Association. Accounts preparation and tax computation services for its subsidiary, Vesta by Barrhead Housing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of External Audit services for Barrhead HA. Provision of accounts preparation and tax computation services for its subsidiary Vesta by Barrhead Housing.

Renewal: Contract will be awarded for an initial term of 4 years. It will be possible to extend the contract for 1 year and 1 further year bringing the contract's maximum duration to 6 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801456
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548597
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,040 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 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
BARRHEAD HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Lauren Rice
Contact Email
laurenr@barrheadha.org
Contact Phone
+44 1418810638

Buyer Location

Locality
BARRHEAD
Postcode
G78 1SB
Post Town
Glasgow
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
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TC ALEXANDER SLOAN LTD (TC GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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