Award

Provision of External Audit Services

CALEDONIA HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Caledonia Housing Association is currently in the procurement stage for a contract titled "Provision of External Audit Services," primarily concerning the housing and community amenities sector. The organisation, based in Perth, Scotland, seeks to appoint an experienced external auditor for an initial term of three years with a potential extension of two years, contingent on performance. The tender is being conducted through an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted until 17th July 2025. The procurement process formally initiated on 16th June 2025, and the contract, valued at £300,000, covers services across Tayside, Fife, the Highlands, East and West Dunbartonshire, and North Lanarkshire, with the award period commencing on 18th July 2025.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, especially those with expertise in statutory audits and advisory roles in accounting standards and legislative changes. Companies that are registered or statutory auditors under the Companies Act 2006 and meet the minimum turnover requirement of £120,000 are particularly well-positioned to bid. Engaging in this contract could significantly enhance a company's portfolio within the public sector, providing exposure and potential for future collaborations or renewals, given the contract's possible extension upon satisfactory performance. Businesses that focus on delivering community benefits will find this contract appealing, as such commitments are integrally evaluated within the quality assessment.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

Caledonia Housing Association Group, comprising Caledonia and its subsidiary, Cordale Housing Association, is one of Scotland's leading Registered Social Landlords. The Group owns and manages approximately 6,000 homes across Tayside, Fife, the Highlands, East and West Dunbartonshire, and North Lanarkshire. Following a competitive tender process, the Group has appointed RSM UK Audit LLP as external auditor for an initial three-year term, with the option to extend for a further two years, subject to satisfactory performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointed auditor will be responsible for auditing the Group's annual financial statements and providing related advisory services, including technical guidance on accounting standards, taxation matters, and legislative changes. The auditor will also liaise with internal auditors and support the Executive Management Team and Audit & Risk Management Committee as required.

Renewal: 24 months optional extension available subject to satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801793
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542700
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,135 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
After 5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALEDONIA HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH2 0PA
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City South
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK AUDIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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