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title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0454c5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0454c5

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## Summary

Plymouth Community Homes, a public body based in Plymouth, United Kingdom, has conducted a public procurement process for "External Audit Services" within the auditing services industry category (CPV 79212000). The contract, awarded on 10 December 2024, has a total value of £304,000 GBP and was completed through an open procedure. The primary supplier for this contract is Bishop Fleming LLP. The process involved an active tender stage that ended on 24 May 2024, followed by an award stage. Key deliverables include comprehensive audit planning and conduct, incorporating an 'Audit Strategy & Planning Memorandum' and sector-specific audit strategies. This procurement aims to secure both interim and final audit services at Plymouth Community Homes' specified locations within the UKK41 region.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in financial and external auditing services. Firms with strong capabilities in audit strategy, internal audit engagement, and specialised sector risk assessment could find considerable growth prospects by competing in such tenders. The contract emphasises ongoing collaboration with internal teams and requires audit service providers to offer training sessions on accounting developments. Companies proficient in providing high-quality, compliant audit services and maintaining robust client relationships are well-suited to seize this opportunity for business expansion in the public sector.

## Notice

External audit service providers to Plymouth Community Homes will be expected to comply with the Association's minimum service requirements shown below. Audit Planning & Conduct * The external audit service will be managed through an 'Audit Strategy & Planning Memorandum' to be approved by the PCH Audit and Risk Committee before each year end audit. The memorandum should cover: * Audit approach (planning, materiality, liaison with internal audit, use of specialists) * Audit timeline (actual timing to be agreed with PCH Finance Team), dates of fieldwork for interim & final audits, outcomes (feedback, meetings, reports ) * Sector & client-specific risks and areas of audit focus * Audit team members (this year compared to last year) & anticipated time on each annual audit * Provision of named contact (partner/manager) to resolve audit queries before year end. * Provide a training session on accounting developments ahead of the year end audit.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

External audit service providers to Plymouth Community Homes will be expected to comply with the Association's minimum service requirements shown below. Audit Planning & Conduct * The external audit service will be managed through an 'Audit Strategy & Planning Memorandum' to be approved by the PCH Audit and Risk Committee before each year end audit. The memorandum should cover: * Audit approach (planning, materiality, liaison with internal audit, use of specialists) * Audit timeline (actual timing to be agreed with PCH Finance Team), dates of fieldwork for interim & final audits, outcomes (feedback, meetings, reports ) * Sector & client-specific risks and areas of audit focus * Audit team members (this year compared to last year) & anticipated time on each annual audit * Provision of named contact (partner/manager) to resolve audit queries before year end. * Provide a training session on accounting developments ahead of the year end audit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040768-2024 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £304,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL6 5DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Budshead |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BISHOP FLEMING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040768-2024
- 24 Apr 2024 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013268-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=80971&B=PCH
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/149347
- https://www.plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk/

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