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title: "External Audit and Tax"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e337"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP"
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# External Audit and Tax

Buyer: THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e337

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "External Audit and Tax," is led by Thirteen Housing Group, located in Middlesbrough, UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on financial auditing services, and was initiated through an open procedure. The tender is currently active and encompasses two lots, one for external audit services and the second for taxation advisory services. Key dates include the tender submission deadline, which is set for 22 October 2021, and an award period commencing shortly after on the same day.

This tender represents significant opportunities for firms specialising in financial auditing and tax consultancy, particularly those aligned with public sector regulations. Businesses that possess expertise in delivering high-quality auditing services or taxation advice, especially those familiar with statutory requirements, would be well-positioned to compete. The involvement of large firms such as Deloitte LLP indicates a competitive landscape, emphasising the need for quality alongside cost-effectiveness in bids.

## Notice

The Thirteen Group has a statutory obligation to appoint a suitably qualified, independent auditor for its financial accounts. This audit is to be conducted in line with appropriate accounting standards and law. This tender is for the appointment of an external auditor for delivery of the statutory audit, meeting all regulatory and legal requirements for Thirteen Housing Group (THG) and relevant subsidiaries. There is also a separate lot for the appointment of an advisor for direct taxes and indirect taxes for THG and its subsidiaries.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - External Audit

The Thirteen Group has a statutory obligation to appoint a suitably qualified, independent auditor for its financial accounts. This audit is to be conducted in line with appropriate accounting standards and law.Appointment of an external auditor for delivery of the statutory audit, meeting all regulatory and legal requirements for Thirteen Housing Group (THG) and relevant subsidiaries.

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years, plus X2 12 month extension periods.

Lot 2 - Taxation

The Thirteen Group has a statutory obligation to appoint a suitably qualified, independent auditor for its financial accounts. This audit is to be conducted in line with appropriate accounting standards and law.Appointment of an advisor for direct taxes and indirect taxes for THG and its subsidiaries.

Renewal: Initial period of 3 years, with X2 12month extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029472-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,178,562 |
| Lots value | £1,178,562 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £252,535 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THIRTEEN HOUSING GROUP |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS2 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029472-2021
- 21 Sep 2021 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023492-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thirteengroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.thirteengroup.co.uk/

## Provenance

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