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title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d05e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED"
published: "2025-10-21"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d05e

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## Summary

Choice Housing Ireland Limited, operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, is planning a procurement process for external audit services. This tender, titled "External Audit Services," aims to source services covering auditing and tax compliance for the organisation and its subsidiaries. As part of a public authority sub-central government entity, the process follows an open procurement method with a focus on transparency and competitiveness. Located in Belfast, the procurement period is planned to conclude on 17 November 2025, with enquiries accepted until 10 November 2025. The process prioritises quality over cost with award criteria reflecting a quality weighting of 60% and a cost weighting of 40%. The contract, once awarded, is expected to commence on 23 February 2026 and may extend until 21 February 2030, including a potential 24-month renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in auditing and financial services, particularly those with expertise in statutory audits, financial auditing, and accounting review services. Organisations with a proven track record in delivering high-quality audit services will be well-positioned to compete, considering the heavy emphasis on quality in the award criteria. Additionally, businesses that possess extensive experience within the UK's public sector or similar regulated environments are likely to find this tender beneficial for growth, allowing them to expand their portfolio in the public authority domain. The open procedure allows for broad participation, making it an attractive opportunity for both established firms and emerging entities in the financial services industry.

## Notice

External Audit Services for Choice Housing & subsidiaries, including tax compliance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066949-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## 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 | CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 4DN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| 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
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
- 79212500 - Accounting review services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 08:12 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066949-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066949-2025
  21st October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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