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title: "Provision of external audit services"
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# Provision of external audit services

Buyer: KNIGHTSTONE HOUSING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eead8199-f45f-4962-a298-8f04246db513

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Knightstone Housing Group, which is seeking a Service Provider for the Provision of External Audit Services. This contract, classified under auditing services within the services industry category, was awarded as part of a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The contract period commenced on 31st July 2017 and extends until 30th July 2020, with an option for a two-year extension based on performance. The tender period concluded on 13th March 2017, and the contract amount is GBP 362,000. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide quality external audit solutions. The successful provider will benefit from a three-year engagement with the potential for extension, fostering a stable revenue stream. Companies that demonstrate high-quality service delivery and have experience in auditing are well-suited to compete for this opportunity, as consistency in performance will be a key factor in contract renewal considerations.

## Notice

Knightstone Housing Group wishes to select a Service Provider to provide external audit services for all organisations within the Group.The successful Service Provider will be appointed for a period of three years commencing 31st July 2017 with an option to extend for a further two years, subject to consistently high quality performance, which will be reviewed on an annual basis. The existing Service Provider will perform the external audit for the financial year to 31st March 2017.Knightstone's current annual expenditure on the Services is GBP35,700.The specification and scope of the Services required are set out in the Contract Documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfba20e9-4aef-41b8-bb28-868b78f43287 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2017 - 30 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £362,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £362,000 |
| 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 | KNIGHTSTONE HOUSING GROUP |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS24 7JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare South Worle |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2017 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfba20e9-4aef-41b8-bb28-868b78f43287

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfba20e9-4aef-41b8-bb28-868b78f43287
  9th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG146047
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## Notice URLs

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

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