--- title: "Homes In Sedgemoor Tender for External Auditors" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-388bd0da-7bab-4460-add2-d5bfc7e767d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-388bd0da-7bab-4460-add2-d5bfc7e767d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-388bd0da-7bab-4460-add2-d5bfc7e767d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-388bd0da-7bab-4460-add2-d5bfc7e767d3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOMES IN SEDGEMOOR" published: "2023-03-03" --- # Homes In Sedgemoor Tender for External Auditors Buyer: HOMES IN SEDGEMOOR Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-388bd0da-7bab-4460-add2-d5bfc7e767d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-388bd0da-7bab-4460-add2-d5bfc7e767d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-388bd0da-7bab-4460-add2-d5bfc7e767d3.json) ## Summary The Homes in Sedgemoor organisation has initiated a tender process titled "Homes In Sedgemoor Tender for External Auditors" within the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender period ending on 31st March 2023 and a contract period starting on 1st September 2023 until 31st August 2026. The total contract value is £50,000 GBP. Businesses interested in providing auditing services can find further details on how to participate on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. This tender from Homes in Sedgemoor for external auditors presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) to compete. It requires audit services to be delivered in accordance with legal and auditing standards, including interaction with the internal audit team. Businesses with expertise in auditing, financial reporting, and corporation tax preparation are well-suited to engage with this tender to support Homes In Sedgemoor's financial assurance requirements. ## Notice Homes in Sedgemoor is inviting tenders for the appointment of external auditors. Homes in Sedgemoor expects our external auditors to deliver the following: * An audit to be carried out in accordance with legislative requirements set out in The Companies Act and within appropriate Accounting and Auditing Standards; * The audit is to include such examination of the accounts, statements, underlying records and control systems as is necessary to reach an opinion of the financial statements; * To liaise with HiS internal auditors as necessary as part of the overall assurance arrangements * Meet with the Audit & Risk Committee once a year without the Executive Team present to discuss the external audit work and any issues arising from it * Potentially attend other Audit and Committee meetings (maximum of 4 per year) in addition to the meeting to which the Financial Statements are presented * Prepare the financial statements for Homes In Sedgemoor on receipt of a trial balance and supporting documentation. * The external auditor should report on significant weaknesses in a Key Issues Memorandum (Management Letter), and review the company's internal financial controls; * * The external auditor will be required to attend the Audit and Risk Committee to discuss and provide comment on the Financial Statements; * The external auditor may be required to attend the Board Annual General Meeting to discuss and provide comment on the Financial Statements; * To provide an audit plan in advance, on an annual basis, detailing proposed dates, staffing, materiality and charge. * Accountability to both Homes in Sedgemoor's Audit and Risk Committee and Board; * To prepare annual corporation tax returns and relevant disclosure notes; Further details may be found on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk where a tender pack can be downloaded and a response submitted by the deadline. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee74fb3-39ea-4aa0-8a06-5c66e67ec9d7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | HOMES IN SEDGEMOOR | | Locality | BRIDGWATER | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA6 3AR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bridgwater South | | Westminster constituency | Bridgwater | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2023 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee74fb3-39ea-4aa0-8a06-5c66e67ec9d7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee74fb3-39ea-4aa0-8a06-5c66e67ec9d7 3rd March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2604ebda-b9b9-ed11-8120-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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