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title: "Cottsway Housing Association Audit Services"
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# Cottsway Housing Association Audit Services

Buyer: COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a43f

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## Summary

The procurement process for Cottsway Housing Association Audit Services is governed by Cottsway Housing Association based in Witney, Oxfordshire. This contract, in the services category, involves the provision of auditing services split into two lots—internal and external audit services. Commencing in January 2025, the contract spans an initial period of three years with the possibility of extending for two additional years, potentially lasting up to five years. Bidders have the opportunity to select their preference between the two lots, though each lot will be awarded to a different supplier. With an open procedure as the procurement method, the tender process included a submission deadline set for 1st November 2024. The awarded contracts have been assigned to RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP for internal auditing and BDO LLP for external auditing.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in auditing services, to establish or expand their presence within the housing sector. The contract's division into two distinct audit services lots allows small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to focus on their specialised areas, providing them with a chance to secure stable, long-term engagement with a prominent housing association. Such contracts offer growth potential through consistent client engagement and the possibility of service extensions, while successful completion positions suppliers as reputable service providers in the public procurement market. Business growth is particularly accessible for those capable of demonstrating expertise in audit strategies and compliance with International Standards on Auditing, catering to the specific needs outlined by Cottsway Housing Association.

## Notice

The scope of the Contract is the provision of audit services. The Contract is divided into 2 Lots. Lot 1 - internal audit Services Lot 2 - external audit services The Contract will last for an initial period of 3 years, with an option to extend at Cottsway's discretion for a further 2 years, giving a total potential term of 5 years. The Contract will commence in January 2025. Bidders may bid for both Lots. Bidders shall note that Cottsway cannot award Lot 1 and Lot 2 to the same Bidder. Therefore, Bidders who are bidding for both Lots are required to state their first and second preference out of Lot 1 and Lot 2. If the same Bidder achieves the highest scoring bid for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 it will be awarded its preferred Lot, and the Bidder that submitted the second highest scoring bid for the other Lot will be awarded that Lot.

### Lot Information

Internal Audit Services

The scope of the Contract is the provision of internal audit services. The internal audit services will include, but will not be limited to: *Producing an internal audit strategy which addresses the audit universe to which it is applied *An annual internal audit plan to be approved by the Audit and Risk Committee following consultation with senior management *Review of operational and management controls including policy decision making processes *Special reviews as requested by the Board or management. *Regular attendance at Audit and Risk Committee meetings as appropriate A single provider will be appointed. The first internal audit period will commence in April 2025. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4H35NSGZ27

Renewal: Subject to take up of extension options, 5 years from contract award.

External Audit Services

The scope of the Contract is the provision of external audit services. The external audit services will include, but will not be limited to: *Planning, management and execution of annual external audit of the Cottsway Group in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) issued by the Auditing Practices Board *Reporting on external audit progress to management and the Audit and Risk Committee including attendance at Board and Audit and Risk Committee meetings as appropriate *Provision of an assessment as to whether the Cottsway Group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with current accounting rules and the housing SORP A single provider will be appointed. The first external audit will apply to the 2025/2026 accounting period.

Renewal: Subject to take up of extension options, 5 years from contract award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006228-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Subject to take up of extension options, 5 years from contract award |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £910,000 |
| Lots value | £910,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £990,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | WITNEY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX28 4YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | West Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Witney South |
| Westminster constituency | Witney |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BDO; RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006228-2026
- 30 Sep 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031227-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bipsolution.com
- https://www.cottsway.co.uk/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=936250172
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4H35NSGZ27
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Witney:-Auditing-services./4H35NSGZ27

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