Award

External Audit Services

LANGSTANE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

Langstane Housing Association Ltd, a registered social landlord and charity based in Aberdeen, has initiated a public procurement process seeking external audit services. This tender, titled "External Audit Services," falls under the industry category of "Housing and community amenities" and is located in Aberdeen, within the UKM50 region. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 30th July 2025, and the intended contract start in September 2025. The chosen procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic submissions facilitated through Public Contracts Scotland. The contract will initially cover audits for financial statements ending 31 March 2026 and is valued at approximately GBP150,000 over its full term, which may include two optional one-year extensions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses with expertise in external auditing, particularly those with experience auditing housing associations. Businesses of all sizes in the professional services sector who can demonstrate the necessary qualifications and a strong track record in relevant past experiences are encouraged to apply. The tender also requires bidders to propose community benefits as part of the contract's delivery, which could enhance their corporate responsibility profile. Furthermore, businesses that offer electronic invoicing and can adhere to rigorous performance monitoring standards will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

Langstane Housing Group has awarded a contract for an external auditor. The contract will start in November 2025 with the first audit being in relation to the financial statements ending 31 March 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Langstane Housing Group is awarding a contract for external audits. The contract will start in November 2025 with the first audit being in relation to the financial statements ending 31 March 2026.. Community benefits will be required

Options: There may be additional (related) services required over the course of the contract. The supplier will be asked to provide quotations for any additional work.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions - optional

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801934
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541628
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
SME

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
June 2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANGSTANE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mandy.macarthur@langstane-ha.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224423000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 1SL
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK AUDIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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