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title: "External Audit Services"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0c58748-5a25-4180-915e-3da7ade0ae6f

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## Summary

West Kent Housing Association, located in Sevenoaks, England, has successfully completed the tender process for the provision of External Audit Services, classified under CPV code 79212000. This mini-competition was conducted via Procurement Assist Ltd’s dynamic purchasing system for auditing services. The awarded contract, valued at £283,120, covers an initial period of three years with the possibility of two 12-month extensions, depending on performance. The contract period begins on 2nd December 2024 and ends on 1st December 2027. The tender, focusing on services, follows a selective procurement method to engage a supply partner for external audit services. The award notice for this procurement was published on 17th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in external auditing services to establish a long-term partnership with a well-regarded housing association. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar opportunities, given the procurement’s suitability criteria highlighting SME participation. Engaging in such contracts can spur business growth by expanding service portfolios and fostering continuous engagement with the public sector. The successful bidder, Crowe U.K. LLP, a large-scale enterprise, exemplifies the competitive nature of this sector, demonstrating the potential for established firms to enhance their market presence through public procurement contracts.

## Notice

*This is for information only, as the contract has been awarded* The Tender is being carried out as a mini-competition via Procurement Assist Ltd's DPS for Auditing Services (PA/BOS/07). West Kent Housing Association is seeking a supply partner for the provision of external auditing services. The successful provider would work closely with the Finance and Governance directorate to provide external audit services for an initial period of three (3) years plus up to two (2) 12-month extensions at West Kent's discretion and performance depending.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7377428a-91f1-46ec-83fd-08fd67556fff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £283,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £283,120 |
| 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 | WEST KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | SEVENOAKS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN13 1AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Sevenoaks |
| Electoral ward | Sevenoaks Town and St John's |
| Westminster constituency | Sevenoaks |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7377428a-91f1-46ec-83fd-08fd67556fff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7377428a-91f1-46ec-83fd-08fd67556fff
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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