--- title: "Right-to-Buy Pooling Return Audits" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9519e266-9fb9-419a-a9d0-f815b4484e8d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9519e266-9fb9-419a-a9d0-f815b4484e8d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9519e266-9fb9-419a-a9d0-f815b4484e8d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9519e266-9fb9-419a-a9d0-f815b4484e8d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-31" --- # Right-to-Buy Pooling Return Audits Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9519e266-9fb9-419a-a9d0-f815b4484e8d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9519e266-9fb9-419a-a9d0-f815b4484e8d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9519e266-9fb9-419a-a9d0-f815b4484e8d.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council has initiated a tender process titled "Right-to-Buy Pooling Return Audits," seeking to establish a four-year agreement for auditing pooling returns related to Right to Buy receipts for financial years 2023/2024 to 2026/2027. This service tender, classified under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry (CPV: 79200000) and more specifically as auditing and financial auditing services (CPV: 79212000, 79212100, 79210000), is currently in the active tender stage, with the procurement period closing on 13th November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract is expected to begin on 1st January 2025 and end on 31st December 2028. Pre-qualification is available for SMEs, but not for VCSEs, and the primary evaluation criterion is pricing, though a minor component will also assess quality. Interested parties can register and access the necessary documentation through the West Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those with experience in financial auditing and a competitive pricing strategy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on accounting and auditing will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Winning this contract can lead to substantial growth and stability, given the four-year duration of guaranteed work. Companies that can demonstrate robust audit quality and tailored approaches, alongside stringent quality control procedures, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract and leverage it to expand their business footprint in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. ## Notice We are seeking to establish a four-year agreement for the audit of our pooling returns in relation to Right to Buy receipts. The agreement will cover the financial years from 2023/2024 to 2026/2027. The primary criterion for this tender will be pricing. A small area will be scored on quality. Audit Quality and Approach: How do you ensure the quality of your audits? Can you describe your audit approach and how it will be tailored to our organisation? What are your firm's quality control procedures? Additional information: Please visit the West Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home) to register your interest in this opportunity and to access the documentation. Delivery Notes Please visit the West Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home) to register your interest in this opportunity and to access the documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a7b98f7-1de9-49d3-b458-c65887648ad0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2024 at 10:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a7b98f7-1de9-49d3-b458-c65887648ad0 - 31 Oct 2024 at 08:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a7b98f7-1de9-49d3-b458-c65887648ad0 - 23 Oct 2024 at 08:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a7b98f7-1de9-49d3-b458-c65887648ad0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a7b98f7-1de9-49d3-b458-c65887648ad0 31st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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