Award

External audit and tax services

KINGDOM HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for providing external audit and tax services has been completed by Kingdom Housing Association Limited, located in Glenrothes, Fife. This procurement falls under the 'Housing and Community Amenities' industry category and involved selective procurement methods using a restricted procedure. Managed by Kingdom Housing, this tender reached the award stage on 9 March 2026, with an active contract signed, valued at £60,694. Key dates included the tender period ending on 22 December 2025 and the invitation date for the second stage set for 5 January 2026. RSM UK Audit LLP was awarded the contract, with the process observed by Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court. Glenrothes remains the primary delivery location for these services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in statutory audit and tax compliance services to engage effectively with Kingdom Housing Association Limited, a registered social landlord. The procurement process emphasises service quality, accounting for 65% of award criteria, making it ideal for large firms capable of meeting the specified service standards. Businesses with expertise in CCAB membership and reserved professions will find substantial growth potential, particularly given the contract's flexible renewal options spanning up to five years. The selection criteria favour those with strong technical skills and allow exclusive execution by particular professions, opening doors for professional service firms adept in audit solutions.

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Notice Title

External audit and tax services

Notice Description

Statutory audit services. Tax compliance and consultancy services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Statutory audit and tax services

Renewal: 3 year contract plus 2 one year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814756
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551264
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
Large

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
£60,694 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 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
KINGDOM HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY6 2DA
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes West and Kinglassie
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK AUDIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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