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title: "CR-H0473 - Provision of External Audit and Taxation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028979"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
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# CR-H0473 - Provision of External Audit and Taxation Services

Buyer: HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028979

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association seeking the provision of External Audit and Taxation Services under a tender titled "CR-H0473". This tender is classified within the financial auditing services industry category and takes place in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method specified is an open procedure, with an associated value of £72,185. The tender exercise required all documents to be submitted by 9th November 2020, and has since reached the award stage, with the contract currently active and awarded to Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in financial auditing and taxation services, particularly those with experience in public sector compliance and governance standards. Businesses aspiring to become involved in such tenders should ensure they demonstrate capability in contract management, innovative solutions, and an understanding of public sector financial reporting requirements. The option to extend the contract for an additional two years could further benefit suppliers who deliver excellent service and establish a solid working relationship with Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association.

## Notice

This tender exercise is being undertaken for the supply of External Audit and Taxation services. The principal requirement is for the provision of an external audit service to independently audit the statutory financial statements of HSHA for compliance with applicable law, auditing and accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender exercise is being undertaken for the supply of External Audit and Taxation services. The principal requirement is for the provision of an external audit service to independently audit the statutory financial statements of HSHA for compliance with applicable law, auditing and accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law.

Options: As per tender documentation, there is an option to extend after the 3 year contract for a further 1 year plus 1 year to 28/02/2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000549-2021 |
| 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 | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,185 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4NS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON ANDERSON & BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2021 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000549-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hanover.scot
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:486747-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12742

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