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title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b5af"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "STONEWATER LIMITED"
published: "2024-11-12"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: STONEWATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b5af

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## Summary

Stonewater Limited, a housing and community amenities provider, is seeking to procure External Audit Services through an Open Procedure. This tender, classified under the auditing services industry category (CPV code 79212000), addresses requirements for regulatory compliance and professional independence for Stonewater's financial activities. The tender covers services for the UK region, with the primary location being Leicester. Potential bidders should note key dates including the tender submission deadline on 16th December 2024, and the bid opening on 17th December 2024. The contract is valued at £1,500,000 and spans a duration of approximately five years (1,800 days).

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to collaborate with a reputable organization like Stonewater. Companies specializing in financial auditing services, or those with experience in managing external audits for entities listed on stock exchanges, would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. The selection criteria emphasize a balance of quality and cost, making it essential for bidders to present strong technical responses and competitive commercial proposals. This tender can serve as a valuable addition to the portfolio of auditing firms aiming to expand their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Stonewater requires comprehensive and efficient External Audit services, which will ensure meeting regulatory requirements, whilst maintaining the necessary level of professional independence. Stonewater through its financing entity Stonewater Funding PLC has public debt which is listed on a Stock Exchange.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Stonewater is committed to a fair and transparent procurement process that allows interested suppliers to compete on an equal basis. In line with the terms of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015, Stonewater will be using an Open Procedure for tendering, with the aim of appointing one single provider to deliver the contracted service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036520-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | STONEWATER LIMITED |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE8 6EP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | North Whetstone |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2024 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036520-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4H44MM3C58
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Auditing-services./4H44MM3C58
- https://www.stonewater.org
- https://www.stonewater.org/

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