--- title: "GB-Leeds: Connect External Auditors Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9829e90-e7c2-4a19-8b99-66a01126dda4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9829e90-e7c2-4a19-8b99-66a01126dda4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9829e90-e7c2-4a19-8b99-66a01126dda4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9829e90-e7c2-4a19-8b99-66a01126dda4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CONNECT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD" published: "2020-01-24" --- # GB-Leeds: Connect External Auditors Tender Buyer: CONNECT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9829e90-e7c2-4a19-8b99-66a01126dda4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9829e90-e7c2-4a19-8b99-66a01126dda4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9829e90-e7c2-4a19-8b99-66a01126dda4.json) ## Summary The Connect Housing Association Ltd has initiated a tender process for the appointment of External Auditors for a five-year period covering 2019/20 to 2023/24. Located in Leeds within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, this procurement falls under the Housing services industry category, with a procurement method classified as an open procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 9 February 2020, following which the contract is scheduled to commence on 1 March 2020, running until 30 September 2024. The estimated contract value ranges from £50,000 to £100,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in audit and compliance services to expand their business. Companies with expertise in statutory and regulatory financial audits, particularly those familiar with UK auditing standards, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will have the chance to establish a long-term partnership with the Connect Housing Association, contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of their systems while potentially securing ongoing business through annual reviews. ## Notice Appointment of External Auditors for the period 2019/20 - 2023/24 (5 years) Connect Housing is seeking to appoint an Auditor to audit the annual accounts of Connect Housing Association Limited in accordance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. To enable the Board to fulfil it's obligations a full external audit service is required which must, as a minimum:- - Perform the audit of Connect Housing in accordance with the relevant legal and regulatory requirements and the United Kingdom Auditing Standards. - Issue draft findings and a draft management letter for the Association for the presentation to the Board. - Issue independent auditors' reports by a date to be agreed confirming that the financial statements of Connect Housing are true and fair and properly prepared in accordance with current legislation and regulatory accounting requirements for Housing Associations. - Submission of final audit letter and audit memorandum. - Identify, test and evaluate key systems and controls. - Confirm key controls are in place, appropriate and effective. - If weaknesses are found, propose ways of improving economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the Association's systems, procedures and controls. - Liaise effectively the Association's internal auditors, managers and staff as required to ensure efficient and effective deliver of services. - Offer advice and other services as required to assure compliance and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Association. The contract for services will commence with the current financial year 2019/20 with the appointment of the Association's auditor reviewed annually. However it is envisaged that, subject to satisfactory performance, the Association will not seek to tender the audit within the next four years. Connect wishes to maximise the value obtained from the available external audit service, however does not bind itself to accept the lowest tender. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3030bc4-51ee-4104-bf5b-4206bc9cca76 | | 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 | 24 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 30 Sep 2024 | | 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 | CONNECT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS8 4HS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Gipton & Harehills | | Westminster constituency | Leeds East | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2020 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3030bc4-51ee-4104-bf5b-4206bc9cca76 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3030bc4-51ee-4104-bf5b-4206bc9cca76 24th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leeds:-Connect-External-Auditors-Tender/52KGKZYG3B Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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