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title: "External Audit Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES"
published: "2024-12-18"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e2552f6-86d2-4009-9dc3-860f029ec00c

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## Summary

Plymouth Community Homes, located in Plymouth, has recently completed the procurement process for 'External Audit Services' within the auditing services industry (CPV code 79212000). The process involved an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 24th May 2024, and the contract running from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2028. The award stage concluded with the contract valued at £304,000, and the successful supplier being Bishop Fleming LLLP. The focus of the service is to ensure compliance with the Association's minimum service requirements, including audit planning, conduct, timeline, and provision of training sessions on accounting developments ahead of the year-end audit.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and auditing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as specified suitability criteria. The contract's venue spans various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, opening a broad market reach. Companies with strong audit teams, ability to handle client-specific risks, and a comprehensive approach to audit planning and execution are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, fostering growth and extending service portfolios.

## Notice

External audit service providers to Plymouth Community Homes will be expected to comply with the Association's minimum service requirements shown below. Audit Planning & Conduct * The external audit service will be managed through an 'Audit Strategy & Planning Memorandum' to be approved by the PCH Audit and Risk Committee before each year end audit. The memorandum should cover: * Audit approach (planning, materiality, liaison with internal audit, use of specialists) * Audit timeline (actual timing to be agreed with PCH Finance Team), dates of fieldwork for interim & final audits, outcomes (feedback, meetings, reports ) * Sector & client-specific risks and areas of audit focus * Audit team members (this year compared to last year) & anticipated time on each annual audit * Provision of named contact (partner/manager) to resolve audit queries before year end. * Provide a training session on accounting developments ahead of the year end audit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06fd1ec7-7d75-446f-a352-350912abc5b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £304,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL6 5DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Budshead |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BISHOP FLEMING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06fd1ec7-7d75-446f-a352-350912abc5b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06fd1ec7-7d75-446f-a352-350912abc5b7
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=80971&B=PCH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/149347
  User / Company

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