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title: "External Audit Services (Social Housing)"
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buyer: "POPLAR HARCA LTD"
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# External Audit Services (Social Housing)

Buyer: POPLAR HARCA LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea279163-7dae-4109-bc97-108f811853b4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Poplar HARCA Ltd, a reputable housing association located in London, which has completed a tender for External Audit Services in the social housing sector. This contract, valued at £380,000, was awarded to Mazars LLP after an open procedure tender process that was active until January 1, 2018. The contract period commences on November 1, 2018, and extends until March 31, 2023, and the related services fall under the auditing category within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the audit and consultancy sectors, particularly those with a demonstrated experience in the housing domain. Companies vying for similar contracts should possess not only expertise in auditing but also an understanding of the nuances specific to social housing. As public sector contracts often encourage engagement from larger firms capable of undertaking extensive audits, this contract could serve as a significant stepping stone for businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint in public procurement.

## Notice

Poplar HARCA is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and competent provider with ademonstrable track record of working within the Housing Sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e8aa0a1-f8a3-4cb1-928d-d4e03c7c400a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £380,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £380,000 |
| 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 | POPLAR HARCA LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 0EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Lansbury |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 14 May 2018 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e8aa0a1-f8a3-4cb1-928d-d4e03c7c400a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e8aa0a1-f8a3-4cb1-928d-d4e03c7c400a
  14th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY154478
  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.procurementforhousing.co.uk/what-we-do/procurement-services/

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