---
title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000453073"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2019-11-06"
---

# External Audit Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000453073

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Borders Housing Association, which is seeking to finalise an award for the provision of External Audit Services. This tender, classified under housing and community amenities, took place in Selkirk, UK, with the procurement method indicated as an open procedure. The award has been completed, with contracts signed on 31 August 2016. Although the tender status is complete, it is noteworthy that five bids were received, ranging from £102,000 to £112,500, indicating a competitive procurement environment.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in audit services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in external auditing and have a track record of delivering similar services may find this an advantageous area for growth. The competitive nature of this tender suggests that SMEs with the capabilities to meet the procurement requirements could successfully position themselves in future opportunities with the Scottish Borders Housing Association or similar entities in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of External Audit Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371173 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2016 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | SELKIRK |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD7 5DT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM (QUICK QUOTE CONTACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371173

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371173
  External Audit Services - Provision of External Audit Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sbha.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000453073

## Provenance

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