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title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0659a7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TAFF HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: TAFF HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0659a7

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## Summary

The Taff Housing Association, located in Cardiff, is actively seeking to appoint a provider for external audit services. This tender belongs to the "services" category and is being executed under an open procurement method, below threshold, allowing for open competition. This contracting process is presently in the tender update stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 17th April 2026 and a submission deadline extended to 20th April 2026 at 9:00 AM. The contract, valued at £130,000 net (£156,000 gross), is set to start on 1st August 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2031. The procurement activities and services are governed by the Welsh devolved regulations and aligned with the legal basis under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in statutory and financial auditing services. Ideal bidders could include small and medium-sized enterprises with a strong track record in performing statutory audits and offering valuable insights into financial practices and risk management. With a considerable duration of five years, the contract offers sustained business engagement and potential expansion in the public sector. The award criteria focus heavily on experience, with a 70% weighting, complemented by consideration for value for money at 30%, thus opening the field for experienced service providers who can demonstrate excellence in service delivery and innovation in financial auditing standards.

## Notice

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint an external auditor to: * The auditor will be expected to prepare an annual audit plan and timetable for discussion with the Executive. * Perform statutory audits in accordance with applicable accounting and auditing standards including Statement of Recommended Practise (SORP) for Housing Associations and UK GAAP/IFRS. * Express an independent opinion on financial statements * To evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls relevant to financial reporting * Identify opportunities to improve financial practices and fraud and risk management * To give assurance to Audit and Risk Committee on the financial management of the Association.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032110-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | £130,000 |
| 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 | TAFF HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF5 1JD |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Canton |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 15:32 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032110-2026
- 20 Feb 2026 at 16:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015845-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032110-2026
  8th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015845-2026
  20th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=361830
  External Audit Tender 2026

## Notice URLs

- https://taffhousing.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/submissionviasell2walespostboxfacility

## Provenance

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