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title: "External Audit Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES"
published: "2024-04-24"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5d4a627-a983-4377-9934-64ceff473d70

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## Summary

Plymouth Community Homes is seeking external audit service providers for an open procedure tender titled "External Audit Services", classified under auditing services and financial auditing services. The contract period will be from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2028. The tender deadline is May 24, 2024. The procurement is for services and is suitable for SMEs, offering business growth opportunities for interested firms.

This public procurement opportunity by Plymouth Community Homes presents a chance for audit service providers to engage in a long-term contract. Businesses in the auditing industry, especially those with experience in financial auditing services, are well-suited to compete. The location for service delivery includes various countries, including the United Kingdom, European countries, and others, offering a broad scope for business expansion and international collaboration.

## Notice

External audit service providers to Plymouth Community Homes will be expected to comply with the Association's minimum service requirements shown below. Audit Planning & Conduct * The external audit service will be managed through an 'Audit Strategy & Planning Memorandum' to be approved by the PCH Audit and Risk Committee before each year end audit. The memorandum should cover: * Audit approach (planning, materiality, liaison with internal audit, use of specialists) * Audit timeline (actual timing to be agreed with PCH Finance Team), dates of fieldwork for interim & final audits, outcomes (feedback, meetings, reports ) * Sector & client-specific risks and areas of audit focus * Audit team members (this year compared to last year) & anticipated time on each annual audit * Provision of named contact (partner/manager) to resolve audit queries before year end. * Provide a training session on accounting developments ahead of the year end audit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/355083e7-e6d0-4b7e-b44e-ae5b20d3b61a |
| 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 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 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 | PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL6 5DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Budshead |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2024 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/355083e7-e6d0-4b7e-b44e-ae5b20d3b61a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/355083e7-e6d0-4b7e-b44e-ae5b20d3b61a
  24th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=80971&B=PCH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/149347
  User / Company

## Provenance

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