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title: "Invitation to Tender - Ability Housing Association - External Audit Services"
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# Invitation to Tender - Ability Housing Association - External Audit Services

Buyer: PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2c23b8b-fe2a-4d13-a5c4-abdb2000ad9a

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## Summary

Ability Housing Association, in collaboration with Procurement For Housing, has issued an invitation to tender for external audit services. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79212000 for auditing services, encompasses a wide geographical area including the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, and beyond. This open procedure is currently at the tender stage and is not part of a recurrent procurement. The key deadline for submissions is set for 5th February 2025, with the contract period slated to begin on 18th March 2025 and conclude on 17th March 2028. The contract could potentially be extended for an additional three years, depending on performance metrics.

This tender offers significant opportunities for qualified auditing firms to establish a valuable relationship with Ability Housing Association by providing essential external audit services. Businesses with robust experience in auditing will find this contract beneficial for expanding their service offerings and gaining a foothold in the public sector. Although the project is inclusive of various territories, it does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, thereby opening the field to well-established entities capable of meeting the contract's rigorous requirements.

## Notice

Ability Housing Association is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver External Audit Services. The Contract will be for an initial term of three years with an option to extend for a further three years, subject to performance and at Ability's discretion. Additional information: Please refer to InTend tender documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67c2e82-ad06-4052-ad88-cd0124339fa9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA2 0YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Poulton North |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67c2e82-ad06-4052-ad88-cd0124339fa9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67c2e82-ad06-4052-ad88-cd0124339fa9
  13th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/procurementforhousing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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