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title: "External Auditors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048a2f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNET HOMES LTD"
published: "2025-04-24"
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# External Auditors

Buyer: BARNET HOMES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048a2f

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## Summary

The procurement process for external auditing services, titled "External Auditors", is conducted by Barnet Homes Ltd, a body governed by public law based in Colindale, London. This tender, part of the services industry category for auditing services, involves overseeing the external audit services for The Barnet Group and its subsidiaries, which focus on housing and social care, including care homes and day centres. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the process has reached the award stage with a contract signed with Grant Thornton. The initial tender was active with a submission deadline of 12th September 2024, and the contract, valued at £175,000 GBP, was signed on 13th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs that specialise in auditing services, particularly those experienced in public sector audits covering housing and social care. Given the emphasis on quality and cost in the award criteria, businesses that can demonstrate expertise and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete. With a potential extension and the fact that the auditing service is recurring, winning such a contract could enhance an auditor's portfolio and provide stable income, fostering business growth. The auditing services' focus on innovative electronic submissions and payment policies further entice technology-savvy firms aiming to leverage electronic invoicing and ordering in public procurement.

## Notice

External Audit service required for The Barnet Group (local authority trading company) and its subsidiaries covering: Housing, social care including care homes and day centres.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

External Audit services required for The Barnet Group and its subsidiaries, including housing, social care, including care homes and day centres, Open Door Homes (ODH registered provider). Additional information: Three Audit Contract with the option to extend for two.

Renewal: Auditing service is a recurring service required for The Barnet Group, which will be retendered after the duration of the contract term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016707-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 5-7 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £630,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £175,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNET HOMES LTD |
| Locality | COLINDALE |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 4EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | TLI71 Barnet |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016707-2025
- 13 Aug 2024 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025542-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=905234238
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colindale:-Auditing-services./WMWM9CWC2T
- https://wwwbarnethomes.org

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