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title: "External Auditors"
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buyer: "LIVIN HOUSING LIMITED"
published: "2017-06-12"
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# External Auditors

Buyer: LIVIN HOUSING LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfd11c1b-6960-4a69-9d5b-abdda437b436

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Livin Housing Limited, which seeks to engage an External Auditor to perform a statutory audit of its consolidated financial statements and those of its subsidiary, Livin Developments Limited. This tender, titled "External Auditors," falls under the statutory audit services category and is set in the North East region of England. The open procedure procurement method is currently active, with a tender period ending on 21 July 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1 October 2017 and will last until 30 September 2020. The total value of the contract is £60,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive auditing in accordance with established standards, alongside the ability to provide certified financial calculations, will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract could enable successful bidders to not only expand their portfolio but also enhance their credibility through association with a reputable public sector organisation.

## Notice

livin is currently seeking to procure an External Auditor to carry out the audit in accordance with auditing standards and issue an audit opinion on the consolidated financial statements of livin and the financial statements of Livin Developments Limited. In addition the successful tenderer will be required to provide certification of calculation of loan covenants (in accordance with livin's loan agreement), VAT sharing arrangement and Right to Buy sharing calculation. The external auditor is also required to produce a management letter/report to the Audit & Risk Committee covering key audit findings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2116177-c43f-47e9-8768-ccf333d63209 |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | LIVIN HOUSING LIMITED |
| Locality | SPENNYMOOR, CO DURHAM |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL16 6NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Tudhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2116177-c43f-47e9-8768-ccf333d63209

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2116177-c43f-47e9-8768-ccf333d63209
  12th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN143971
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

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