--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147551" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147551" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147551.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147551.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CARDIFF COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION (CCHA)" published: "2025-03-20" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: CARDIFF COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION (CCHA) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147551 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147551) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147551.json) ## Summary Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA) has completed the procurement process for external audit services, culminating in the award of the contract to Bevan Buckland LLP. This contract, effective from 1 April 2025, aligns with the annual audit cycle and involves the audit of financial statements, service charge statements, and financial covenants for the 2025/26 fiscal year. Located in Cardiff, CCHA is committed to ensuring transparency and compliance through this service, covering the services industry category. The contract was signed on 17 March 2025, following an open tender process with submission deadlines concluding on 18 February 2025. This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and financial services to extend their portfolio in the public sector. Companies with expertise in financial auditing and compliance will find this contract particularly suitable, given its focus on comprehensive financial reviews and adherence to regulatory standards. The successful tenderer will not only contribute to the financial integrity of CCHA but also gain exposure and credibility by partnering with a reputable community-focused organisation. ## Notice Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA) is seeking tenders from audit firms to undertake the provision of its external audit services with effect from 1 April 2025.The start date coincides with the start of the annual audit cycle and the successful tenderer will undertake the 2025/26 audit and review of the relevant financial statements, as well as the audit of service charge statements and financial covenants. The CCHA year-end is 31 March. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147551 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CARDIFF COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION (CCHA) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF24 5LQ | | 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 | Splott | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BEVAN BUCKLAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2025 at 10:36 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147551 - 22 Jan 2025 at 16:31 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147551 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=10 22nd January 2025 - Board Structure - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=11 22nd January 2025 - CCHA - Strategic Risk Dashboard - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=12 22nd January 2025 - CCHA-Strategic Risks Register 2024 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=13 22nd January 2025 - CCHA T&Cs - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=14 22nd January 2025 - CCHA-Annual Report 2023/24 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=15 22nd January 2025 - CCHA-Corporate Strategy 2024-2027 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=16 22nd January 2025 - CCHA-Financial Statement 2024 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=17 22nd January 2025 - Financial Regulations - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=18 22nd January 2025 - Interim Regulatory Judgement - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=19 22nd January 2025 - Scheme of Delegation - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=20 22nd January 2025 - Senior Management Structure Organisation Chart - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=21 22nd January 2025 - Standing Orders - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=22 22nd January 2025 - The Regulatory Framework for Housing Associations registered in Wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=1 22nd January 2025 - 0. External Audit Services Letter - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=2 22nd January 2025 - 1. Invitation to Tender (ITT) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=3 22nd January 2025 - 2. External Audit - Document 2 - Tender Response Specification - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=4 22nd January 2025 - 3. External Audit - Document 3 - Quality Response Template - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=5 22nd January 2025 - 4. External Audit - Document 4 - Price Schedule Response Template - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=6 22nd January 2025 - Anti-Bribery Policy - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=7 22nd January 2025 - Anti-Fraud Policy - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=8 22nd January 2025 - Anti-Money Laundering Policy - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JAN497256&idx=9 22nd January 2025 - Audit and Risk Committee Terms of reference ## Notice URLs - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147551. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147551.json.