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title: "External Audit Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ASTER GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2017-09-21"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: ASTER GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f226f8eb-b65d-40ee-99e0-1349d6d89786

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## Summary

Aster Group Limited is seeking to appoint an auditor for its annual audit services through an open procurement process. The tender, titled "External Audit Services," is classified under the CPV code for auditing services and has a total value of £500,000. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 20th October 2017. The service delivery locations include the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 21st November 2017 and concluding on 23rd November 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for audit firms looking to expand their client base, particularly those with experience in the social housing sector. Companies that specialise in auditing services and have a track record of working with social enterprises or housing developers would be well-suited to participate in this tender. Engaging with Aster Group Limited could enhance business visibility and contribute to professional growth in public sector auditing.

## Notice

We are a group of social businesses with the primary purpose of being an ethical housing developer and landlord to benefit society. Our principal activities are to provide affordable homes and associated services through our Registered Providers and other member companies. We also provide care and support services to the elderly and vulnerable, maintain our properties and develop new homes for rent and sale.Service required:We want to appoint an auditor to perform the annual audit (and related audit services) of the Aster group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92acf2fb-1f14-4566-addc-a4596751a446 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2017 - 23 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | ASTER GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | DEVIZES |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN10 2AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Urchfont & Bishops Cannings |
| Westminster constituency | Melksham and Devizes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92acf2fb-1f14-4566-addc-a4596751a446

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92acf2fb-1f14-4566-addc-a4596751a446
  21st September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP147235
  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.aster.co.uk

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