---
title: "External Audit Services (Leeds Federated Housing Association)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cd90"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS FEDERATED HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD"
published: "2026-01-05"
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# External Audit Services (Leeds Federated Housing Association)

Buyer: LEEDS FEDERATED HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cd90

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## Summary

The procurement process for External Audit Services, led by Leeds Federated Housing Association Ltd, was finalised through an open procedure, with services classified under the 'Accounting and auditing services' CPV category. The procurement reached its Award stage on 5th January 2026 after the initial tender opening on 7th February 2025. The services are to be delivered in the UKE region, specifically targeting the housing sector. Key elements in the contract include an emphasis on quality (accounting for 70% of award criteria) and price (accounting for 30%). The awarded contract, valued at £370,000, was signed on 1st October 2025 with Forvis Mazars LLP as the supplier.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for accounting and auditing service providers, particularly those experienced in public sector and housing-related audits. Companies with a strong emphasis on quality and competitive pricing, as indicated in the award criteria, would be well-positioned to compete. The open procedure allows for a wide range of suppliers to participate, fostering competitive bidding and the potential for securing future extensions. Service providers looking to establish or expand their foothold in the public sector auditing domain within the United Kingdom, particularly those capable of electronic submissions, are especially suited to engage with such procurement processes.

## Notice

External Audit Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

External Audit Services - further details are contained within the tender documents

Renewal: The contract will be appointed for an initial period of 36 months, with the option to extend by two further 24 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000232-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2032 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £370,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS FEDERATED HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS3 1HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORVIS MAZARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000232-2026
- 6 Jan 2025 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000191-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lfha.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA40689

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