--- title: "External Audit, Tax Advisory Services and Internal Audit Services 2022 - 27" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03647b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03647b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03647b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03647b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COBALT HOUSING" published: "2022-08-31" --- # External Audit, Tax Advisory Services and Internal Audit Services 2022 - 27 Buyer: COBALT HOUSING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03647b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03647b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03647b.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Cobalt Housing involves the tender for 'External Audit, Tax Advisory Services and Internal Audit Services 2022 - 27' within the 'Auditing services' category. The contract encompasses two lots: Lot 1 for External Auditing and Taxation Advisory Services starting from 1st November 2022, and Lot 2 for Internal Audit Services starting from 1st April 2023, each spanning a 5-year period. The total contract value amounts to £357,292. The tender deadline for submissions is 7th October 2022. The contracting authority, Cobalt Housing, based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, provides further details on their website. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for service providers in the auditing sector looking to secure long-term contracts with a reputable housing organisation. Businesses with expertise in external auditing, taxation advisory, and internal auditing services are well-suited to compete for the respective lots. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing eligible suppliers to submit written bids conforming to specified submission terms and selection criteria, with bid validity required until 31st March 2023. Interested parties should leverage this opportunity to engage with Cobalt Housing and potentially expand their client portfolio within the housing and community amenities industry. ## Notice Lot 1 - External Auditing and Taxation Advisory ServicesScope: Cobalt is seeking to enter into a 5-year contract with a suitably qualified service provider for the provision of External Auditing and Taxation Advisory Services. Cobalt and it's single subsidiary Altview Living Limited have a 31st March year end. The contract will commence 1st November 2022 for planning and interim audit activities to be completed before the final audit in May/June 2023.Value: The anticipated 5 year lot contract value is PS158,000 Contract period: The anticipated contract start date is 1st November 2022 to 30th September 2027. Lot 2 - Internal Auditing ServicesScope: Cobalt is also seeking to enter into a 5 year contract with a suitably qualified service provider for the provision of Internal Auditing Services. The contract will commence 1st April 2023Value: The anticipated 5 year lot contract value is PS200,000Contract period: The anticipated contract start date is 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2028 ### Lot Information External Auditing and Taxation Advisory Services Cobalt is seeking to enter into a 5-year contract with a suitably qualified service provider for the provision of External Auditing and Taxation Advisory Services. Cobalt and it's single subsidiary Altview Living Limited have a 31st March year end. The contract will commence 1st November 2022 for planning and interim audit activities to be completed before the final audit in May/June 2023 Internal Audit Services Cobalt is seeking to enter into a 5 year contract with a suitably qualified service provider for the provision of Internal Auditing Services. The contract will commence 1st April 2023 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024318-2022 | | 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 | 31 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £357,292 | | Lots value | £357,292 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COBALT HOUSING | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L11 2SF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | West Derby Muirhead | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Walton | | Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 31 Aug 2022 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024318-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://cobalthousing.org.uk/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cobalthousing/aspx/Registration ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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