Award

External Audit and Taxation Services

MANOR ESTATES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Manor Estates Housing Association Limited invites tenders for 'External Audit and Taxation Services' in Edinburgh, focusing on the 'Housing and Community Amenities' sector. This procurement, in partnership with Lister Housing Co-operative Ltd, employs a selective method through a restricted procedure. The tender is at the active stage, with interested parties required to submit electronic responses by the 1st of October, 2025. The procurement includes a significant contract valued at £262,500, spanning an initial five years with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The quality and price criteria are evenly weighted in the award decision, and suppliers should prepare for the second stage of the process beginning on the 3rd of October, 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for firms specialising in audit and taxation services. Businesses with the capability to deliver high-quality auditing and taxation support, particularly those familiar with the housing association domain, are well-positioned to benefit. The engagement supports business growth by offering a long-term contract which could enhance a company's portfolio and leverage expertise in public sector services. Companies with robust electronic submission capabilities and a strategic approach to community benefits proposals will be particularly competitive in this tender process.

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Notice Title

External Audit and Taxation Services

Notice Description

External Audit and taxation services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of future audit and related services commencing with the audit of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026. Although this is a joint invitation from Manor Estates Group (MEG) and Lister Housing Co-operative Ltd (LHC) neither organisation is bound by the decision of the other. Scope of Service to follow in ITT.

Renewal: 5 years initial contract with potential for 2*1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809143
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544129
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£262,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£262,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£265,780 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 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
MANOR ESTATES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Additional Buyers

LISTER HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE LTD

Contact Name
Kathryn Miller
Contact Email
jrankin@lister.coop, kmiller@manorestates.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312296176, +44 1315108540

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 1RW
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CT

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