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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8297714-e1a4-4ba3-96c2-4f7fe4fb9f4e

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## Summary

Cottsway Housing Association has completed the award process for the provision of audit services, entitled "Cottsway Housing Association Audit Services." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on auditing services as identified by CPV code 79212000. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, with a value of £910,000, is divided into two Lots: internal audit services and external audit services, ensuring competitive specialization. The procurement method used was an open procedure. Originally, the tender period ended on 12 February 2025, with the award status being published on 23 January 2026 and the contract commencing on 9 January 2026, spanning a potential five-year duration.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in audit services, particularly those flexible enough to separate internal and external audit provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate given Cottsway Housing Association's suitability criteria and procurement method, supporting competition and diversity in awarding services. The explicit division of Lots means that businesses focused on a specific type of auditing can tailor their bids accordingly, enhancing their chances of securing a contract. The nature of this contract, with its regional focus in the South East and definitive guide on preferences for Lot awards, makes it ideal for firms looking to establish or expand their foothold in the UK public sector's auditing service industry.

## 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/73f1fc0e-e140-4ae6-942c-f28d7c658c5d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 7 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £910,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £910,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BDO; RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f1fc0e-e140-4ae6-942c-f28d7c658c5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73f1fc0e-e140-4ae6-942c-f28d7c658c5d
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=936250172
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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