---
title: "ID558 External Audit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05065d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ASPIRE HOUSING"
published: "2025-04-23"
---

# ID558 External Audit

Buyer: ASPIRE HOUSING  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05065d

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## Summary

Aspire Housing is inviting tenders for external audit services, titled "ID558 External Audit," classified under auditing services. The process is being handled through an open procedure, and the procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. This opportunity is within the services industry category, focusing on public authority sub-central government. The location for this contract is the UKG23 region in the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th August 2025 and the anticipated award period concluding by 22nd September 2025. Interested parties should note the electronic submission method, with full instructions available on the Aspire Housing tender portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth for firms in auditing services, especially those who meet the suitability criteria for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a contract period starting in February 2026 and the potential option for renewal, companies have the opportunity to secure a contract lasting up to five years, promoting financial stability and market presence. The award criteria focus on a balanced emphasis of 40% on price and 60% on quality, providing an opportunity for proficient firms to leverage their service excellence for competitive advantage.

## Notice

The Aspire Group is seeking to appoint an auditor for the provision of external audit services to the Group. The auditor will be required to audit the financial statements for the 3 Group companies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The term of the contract is to be 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Max term 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016536-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 6 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-10-21 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASPIRE HOUSING |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 0QW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | May Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 13:08 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016536-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016536-2025
  23rd April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aspirehousing.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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