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title: "External Audit Services - South Lakes Housing"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA HOUSING PARTNERS"
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# External Audit Services - South Lakes Housing

Buyer: CUMBRIA HOUSING PARTNERS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99511914-eb05-43f3-ad53-6920cbc600e1

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## Summary

The tender for External Audit Services to South Lakes Housing, published by Cumbria Housing Partners, is currently in the active stage of the procurement process. It belongs to the services industry category, specifically focusing on auditing services (CPV code 79212000). The estimated contract value is £100,000, with delivery located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties should prepare for the tender period, which ends on 22nd November 2019, and the contract duration is set from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2023, with options for extension at the conclusion of the initial term.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in auditing services. Companies with expertise in external auditing and a strong understanding of housing associations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enhance their visibility and reputation within the public sector while contributing to the accountability and transparency of procurement practices.

## Notice

External Audit Services to be provided for a 3 year period to South Lakes Housing Association. This contract has the option to be extended for a further period of either 1 or 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9419f9f6-1fe0-46a6-b9a8-7b6dce10e076 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA HOUSING PARTNERS |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA3 8SY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2019 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9419f9f6-1fe0-46a6-b9a8-7b6dce10e076

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9419f9f6-1fe0-46a6-b9a8-7b6dce10e076
  25th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5d409214-2ff7-e911-80fa-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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