---
title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dfe6"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EASTLIGHT COMMUNITY HOMES"
published: "2023-07-07"
---

# External Audit Services

Buyer: EASTLIGHT COMMUNITY HOMES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dfe6

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## Summary

The Eastlight Community Homes organization has initiated a tender process for the provision of External Audit Services in Braintree, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £270,000 GBP, involves auditing financial statements, compliance certificates issuance, and monitoring stock transfer agreements over a 3-year period with a 3-year extension option. The procurement method is an open procedure, with an electronic submission requirement by the deadline of August 7, 2023. The bid opening will be conducted online via a dedicated portal.

This tender for External Audit Services by Eastlight Community Homes presents a lucrative opportunity for auditing firms and financial service providers to enhance their portfolios. Businesses specializing in auditing services and financial compliance are well-suited to compete for this contract. The 3-year contract with a possible extension offers stability and growth potential for successful bidders, aligning with the industry category of auditing services. The location in Braintree provides a specific geographic focus for interested businesses to engage in this procurement process.

## Notice

External Audit Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The principal scope of works includes: * the audit of the financial statements of Eastlight Community Homes (EASTLIGHT) and any subsidiaries, to internationally accepted auditing standards * the audit and issue of a certificate to EASTLIGHT lenders on the annual statements of financial covenant compliance * the audit and issue of a certificate to Braintree District Council on compliance with commitments under the stock transfer agreement, VAT Shelter receipts sharing and Right to Buy sales proceeds sharing 3 year contract with optional 3 year extension

Renewal: Initial 3 year contract with optional 3 year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019497-2023 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | £270,000 |
| 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 | EASTLIGHT COMMUNITY HOMES |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM77 8FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Braintree Central & Beckers Green |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2023 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019497-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastlighthomes.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=71bb0c65-7b1a-ee11-8123-005056b64545

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