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title: "VIVID - External Audit Services Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14fdc32a-7b67-4909-8982-c6a220f52e09"
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# VIVID - External Audit Services Contract

Buyer: VIVID  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14fdc32a-7b67-4909-8982-c6a220f52e09

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## Summary

The VIVID organisation is seeking to procure External Audit Services through an open tender process, with the contract titled "VIVID - External Audit Services Contract." Located in Portsmouth, this opportunity falls within the accounting and auditing services category and is targeted to support VIVID's operational goals. The tender period is set to conclude on 19 August 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1 October 2019 and run for ten years, concluding on 30 September 2029. Bids are expected to demonstrate value for money, with a contract value ranging from £600,000 to £900,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and financial services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide high-quality auditing services and adhere to compliance standards will have a competitive advantage. As the largest provider of affordable housing in Hampshire, VIVID seeks to engage suppliers that can support its mission while ensuring transparency and efficiency in its delivery of services.

## Notice

We're wishing to procure our contract for the provision of External Audit Services to VIVID & its Subsidiaries. We regularly procure services to ensure that high quality services are obtained whilst demonstrating value for money for both us and its customers. The purpose of this tender is to ensure that we appoint a suitable supplier to undertake the Contract outlined in this specification to support its services. We're Hampshire's largest provider of affordable homes with around 70,000 customers and 30,000 homes in the South East, mainly across Hampshire and Surrey. We have around 850 staff including our repairs team. Our ambition is to maximise opportunities to make more housing available and affordable for everyone. Please register your interest and follow the instructions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6410322a-7036-4026-95a6-f0630d41ae52 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VIVID |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2019 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6410322a-7036-4026-95a6-f0630d41ae52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6410322a-7036-4026-95a6-f0630d41ae52
  18th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b2918609-f9a6-e911-80f8-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.vividhomes.co.uk

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