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title: "External Audit Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb8964a4-4522-4506-8402-ba4a94d01b18"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SAFFRON HOUSING TRUST LTD"
published: "2017-06-01"
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# External Audit Service

Buyer: SAFFRON HOUSING TRUST LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb8964a4-4522-4506-8402-ba4a94d01b18

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## Summary

Saffron Housing Trust Ltd is currently seeking tenders for an "External Audit Service," primarily targeting providers with experience in the housing sector. This tender is classified under the financial and insurance services category and is aligned with an open procurement method. The tender was published on 5th May 2017, with a closing date for submissions set for 9th June 2017. The successful contract will commence on 21st September 2017 and is expected to conclude by 30th September 2020. The delivery location for this service is within the East of England, with a total budget of £30,000.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with a background in the housing sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they will find the open procedure friendly and accessible. By engaging in this tender, suitable businesses can potentially expand their client base and enhance their expertise in a growing market segment within the public sector.

## Notice

Saffron Housing Trust is seeking tenders from external audit providers preferably but not exclusively with experience of external audit in the housing sector. Additional information: All relevant queries that Saffron feel may give an unfair advantage to a Bidder will be subjected to scrutiny. in the event we feel this is an unfair advantage the clarification will be posted on this notification for all to see.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e7331ac-81e4-4717-93b6-67d609d679ba |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | SAFFRON HOUSING TRUST LTD |
| Locality | LONG STRATTON |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR15 2XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Forncett |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2017 at 11:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e7331ac-81e4-4717-93b6-67d609d679ba
- 5 May 2017 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e7331ac-81e4-4717-93b6-67d609d679ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e7331ac-81e4-4717-93b6-67d609d679ba
  1st June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e387f26e-64f6-4dd2-8975-1498641f918d
  ITT for external audit services
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1973ff07-4d94-47fe-9775-c927835abc38
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7eaf1cd-8abc-4daf-86a7-7827c68c2bef
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9560898-0ac5-4f03-9aa8-e7f1a95a6cd4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34420c40-c20c-447e-833b-d3f0caab5078

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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