--- title: "External Audit Services - Poole Housing Partnership" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a6bdf9e-d6d6-444f-8291-d2ded7d392aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a6bdf9e-d6d6-444f-8291-d2ded7d392aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a6bdf9e-d6d6-444f-8291-d2ded7d392aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a6bdf9e-d6d6-444f-8291-d2ded7d392aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BOROUGH OF POOLE" published: "2017-04-25" --- # External Audit Services - Poole Housing Partnership Buyer: BOROUGH OF POOLE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a6bdf9e-d6d6-444f-8291-d2ded7d392aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a6bdf9e-d6d6-444f-8291-d2ded7d392aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a6bdf9e-d6d6-444f-8291-d2ded7d392aa.json) ## Summary The Borough of Poole is seeking external audit services for the Poole Housing Partnership (PHP) through a tender process initiated on 10th February 2017. The contract, valued at £75,000 with a minimum bid threshold of £30,000, is classified under statutory audit services (CPV 79212300) and is set to begin on 1st April 2017, running until 31st March 2019. The tender period concluded on 3rd March 2017, and interested parties are required to register and express their interest via the supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk platform to access relevant documentation. This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in statutory audits and compliance with the Companies Act and applicable accounting standards. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of internal financial controls and can provide detailed audit plans would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement can lead to ongoing relationships with a not-for-profit organisation that supports social aims while managing council housing services in Poole. ## Notice The Audit must 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 on the financial statements. The external auditor should report on significant weaknesses in accounting and internal control systems 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 of the Board to discuss and provide comment on the Financial Statements and the Annual General Meeting. An audit plan will be required in advance, on an annual basis, detailing the proposed dates, staffing, materiality and charge. Poole Housing Partnership (PHP) is an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) that was established in 2004. Wholly owned by the Borough of Poole it manages the Housing Revenue Account for the council and has responsibility for the delivery of all services relating to the council housing stock across Poole. PHP receives a management fee via the Housing Revenue Account and operates within a management agreement agreed with the Borough of Poole that sets out the responsibilities of each party. It is also able to generate income from other activities that support housing services and receives a small level of income from grants and other contractual arrangements PHP is a company limited by guarantee and is governed by the Companies Act. It does however operate in the not for profit sector and seeks to achieve social aims with any profits that can be generated from its operations. The Board of Directors consists of 15 members representing tenants & leaseholders, Poole councillors and independents. Additional information: Please do not contact us direct. You must register, log-in and express an interest on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk in order to participate and gain access to the documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e79ba1c1-9f4d-4007-90c7-59a16fbb1a2a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Mar 2017 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £51,250 | | 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 | BOROUGH OF POOLE | | Locality | POOLE | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH15 2RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Electoral ward | Parkstone | | Westminster constituency | Poole | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CROWE CLARKE WHITEHILL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212300 - Statutory audit services ## Release History - 25 Apr 2017 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e79ba1c1-9f4d-4007-90c7-59a16fbb1a2a - 10 Feb 2017 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8104b14f-1a84-4083-84d4-6923c0dcaa76 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e79ba1c1-9f4d-4007-90c7-59a16fbb1a2a 25th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8104b14f-1a84-4083-84d4-6923c0dcaa76 10th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=63ef1605-9aef-e611-80dc-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 Opportunity ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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