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title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03bc44"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRON AFON COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: BRON AFON COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bc44

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## Summary

Bron Afon Community Housing Ltd, acting as the buyer, has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of External Audit Services, under the classification of "Accounting and auditing services" (CPV 79210000). The tender process is being conducted through an open procedure and is targeted at the industry category of services, specifically within the location of Torfaen, region UKL16, United Kingdom. The procurement aims to secure a suitably qualified and accredited service provider to deliver comprehensive audit services for the Bron Afon Group, including its subsidiaries, starting in September 2023 for the financial year 2023/2024. The contract, initially set for three years, has the provision to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. Although key tender activities, including bid submission and opening, were set around May 2023, the most recent procurement activity shows the tender was cancelled as of June 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the auditing sector, particularly those with expertise in statutory and regulatory compliance. Suitable candidates include firms capable of delivering high-quality audit services, price competitiveness, and additional expertise in related services such as VAT and tax advice. Since the contract upholds community benefit clauses, it aligns with broader economic and social objectives, making it appealing for suppliers interested in contributing to community development. Businesses with a track record of auditing social landlords or similar legislative bodies would find this an advantageous opportunity for growth within the public sector market.

## Notice

Bron Afon Community Housing (BA) is looking for a suitably qualified, accredited and experienced Service Provider to deliver comprehensive External Audit Services and independent assurance of the Bron Afon Group, including the activities of the Registered Social Landlord (RSL) and its subsidiaries. The Service Provider will be required to provide an independent external audit service which meets all statutory and regulatory requirements. The estimated start date for the Contract is September 2023 for the financial year 2023/2024. The contract term will be for 3 Years with the option to extend for up to 2 x 1-year periods (3+1+1) subject to the provisions of BA Rules which state that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall approve the appointment of external auditors on an annual basis (september).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bron Afon has two active subsidiaries Afon Community Trust (ACT) and Ardal Homes (formally Afon Community Services Limited) and one dormant subsidiary, Bron Afon Energy. These along with Bron Afon Community Housing Limited form the Bron Afon Group (Bron Afon Group). Bron Afon (BA) is seeking suitably a qualified, accredited and experienced Service Provider to deliver comprehensive external audit services and independent assurance of BA as a Registered Social Landlord (RSL) organisation and its ongoing operations. The Service Provider shall be required to conduct two (2) audits per year of Bron Afon Community Housing Limited and one (1) audit per year of the subsidiaries and provide the Bron Afon Board, Audit and Ethics Committee and senior management with a comprehensive management report on the findings of each final audit carried out.

Options: The Service Provider may be requested by BA to provide additional related services (subject to them having demonstrable expertise) including by not limited to: VAT advice; Tax advice; Corporation tax advice Technical audit advice and guidance; Technical risk advice and guidance.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055508-2026 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 6 months prior to expiry |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRON AFON COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD |
| Locality | CWMBRAN |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP44 3AB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Torfaen |
| Electoral ward | Llantarnam |
| Westminster constituency | Torfaen |
| Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055508-2026
- 4 Apr 2023 at 08:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009738-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bronafon.org.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0811

## Provenance

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