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title: "Provision of external audit services"
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# Provision of external audit services

Buyer: KNIGHTSTONE HOUSING GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-399bc7c2-3f31-474e-8584-f2955fce0b18

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Knightstone Housing Group seeks a Service Provider for the provision of external audit services. This tender, classified under auditing services (CPV code 79212000), is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 10.00 hours on 13th March 2017. The successful contractor will be awarded a contract commencing on 1st July 2017 for a duration of three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on performance. The total estimated contract value is £200,000, with the delivery location specified as the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in auditing services, as Knightstone Housing Group has indicated a preference for their participation. Companies with experience in public sector contracts and a track record of delivering high-quality audit services would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could lead to substantial growth, leveraging the potential for renewal upon demonstrated consistent performance.

## Notice

Knightstone Housing Group wishes to select a Service Provider to provide external audit services for all organisations within the Group.The successful Service Provider will be appointed for a period of three years commencing 1st July 2017 with an option to extend for a further two years, subject to consistently high quality performance, which will be reviewed on an annual basis. The existing Service Provider will perform the external audit for the financial year to 31st March 2017.Knightstone's current annual expenditure on the Services is GBP35,700.The specification and scope of the Services required are set out in the Contract Documents.The closing deadline for the receipt of PQQ submissions is 10.00 hours on 13.03.2017.Tenders must be submitted via the Knightstone supplier portal as per the instructions in thepre-qualification instructions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/020c05a0-497b-4d90-838f-8e544639ba8b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | KNIGHTSTONE HOUSING GROUP |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS24 7JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare South Worle |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2017 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/020c05a0-497b-4d90-838f-8e544639ba8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/020c05a0-497b-4d90-838f-8e544639ba8b
  10th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB138531
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

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