Tender

PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT AND TAXATION SERVICES

HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd, located in Edinburgh, has initiated a tender process for the provision of external audit and taxation services. This opportunity falls under the 'Housing and community amenities' category and utilises an open procurement method. The primary objective of the contract is to perform an independent audit of the statutory financial statements for compliance with relevant laws and standards. Interested parties are advised that the tender submission deadline is set for 4th August 2025 at noon, with the award period beginning shortly after on the same day. The anticipated contract commencement is January 2026, extending until December 2028, with a potential renewal for an additional two years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in audit and taxation services, presenting a chance to engage with a key player in the housing sector. Companies with expertise in auditing particularly within the regulatory framework of governance and financial management will find this contract highly aligned with their competencies. The open procedure allows a broader range of businesses to participate, fostering competitive growth and potential partnerships with Hanover, thereby expanding business portfolios and enhancing visibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT AND TAXATION SERVICES

Notice Description

Provision of External Audit and Taxation services. The service provision will start from January 2026 the principal requirement is for the provision of an external audit service to independently audit the statutory financial statements of Hanover for compliance with applicable law, auditing and accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of External Audit and Taxation services. The service provision will start from January 2026 the principal requirement is for the provision of an external audit service to independently audit the statutory financial statements of Hanover for compliance with applicable law, auditing and accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law.

Renewal: 2 Years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803594
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534063
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

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
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 29 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4NS
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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