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title: "Cottsway Housing Association Audit Services"
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# Cottsway Housing Association Audit Services

Buyer: COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41c53be6-0464-48f0-81bf-28cac91f628a

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## Summary

Cottsway Housing Association is currently in the tender stage for their procurement of auditing services, titled "Cottsway Housing Association Audit Services." The contract is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for internal audit services and Lot 2 for external audit services. The procurement process is classified under auditing services (CPV code 79212000) and will be executed through an open procedure. The contract will start on 1 January 2025 and last for an initial period of three years, with a potential extension of an additional two years, making the total possible duration five years. Bidders must submit their tenders by 12:00 PM on 1 November 2024, and they may bid for both lots, although the same bidder cannot be awarded both.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in auditing services will find this contract particularly attractive due to its substantial total value of £910,000 and its lengthy duration. The stipulation that internal and external audit services cannot be awarded to the same bidder increases opportunities for multiple businesses. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, this contract is particularly advantageous for businesses within or near this area seeking to expand their portfolio through long-term projects.

## Notice

The scope of the Contract is the provision of audit services. The Contract is divided into 2 Lots. Lot 1 - internal audit Services Lot 2 - external audit services The Contract will last for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend at Cottsway's discretion for a further 2 years, giving a total potential term of 5 years. The Contract will commence in January 2025. Bidders may bid for both Lots. Bidders shall note that Cottsway cannot award Lot 1 and Lot 2 to the same Bidder. Therefore, Bidders who are bidding for both Lots are required to state their first and second preference out of Lot 1 and Lot 2. If the same Bidder achieves the highest scoring bid for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 it will be awarded its preferred Lot, and the Bidder that submitted the second highest scoring bid for the other Lot will be awarded that Lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a076d5-290c-412f-8adc-272153244655 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £910,000 |
| 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 | COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | WITNEY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX28 4YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | West Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Witney South |
| Westminster constituency | Witney |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a076d5-290c-412f-8adc-272153244655

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a076d5-290c-412f-8adc-272153244655
  30th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Witney:-Auditing-services./4H35NSGZ27
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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