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title: "External Audit Services 2018 - 2023"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000530269"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST KILBRIDE AND DISTRICT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD"
published: "2018-05-15"
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# External Audit Services 2018 - 2023

Buyer: EAST KILBRIDE AND DISTRICT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000530269

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## Summary

The East Kilbride and District Housing Association Ltd has initiated a public procurement process for "External Audit Services 2018 - 2023" located in East Kilbride, offering a service contract in the housing and community amenities sector. The procurement stage is currently at the awarding stage, with the contract recently signed on 2 April 2018, after the bid submission deadline on 2 March 2018. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, emphasising transparency and inclusivity in attracting bids from potential suppliers.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in audit and financial service provision, particularly those capable of demonstrating relevant experience in managing statutory audits. The successful supplier will benefit from a fixed-term contract spanning five years, fostering a stable revenue opportunity, while aspiring suppliers should ensure they meet required qualifications, possess the necessary accreditations, and can demonstrate applicable past experience to effectively compete for this contract.

## Notice

The principal requirement is for the provision of external audit service from 2018 to 2023 to ensure continuity of service and provide economies of scale to the service provision. The successful supplier will independently audit the statutory financial statements EKHA and the consolidated financial statements accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The external audit and tax service will include, but not be limited to: a) The planning, management and efficient execution of the annual external audit Association financial statements b) Preparation of an annual audit plan for each company to be made available to management at least 3 weeks before the commencement of the final audit c) Formal reporting to the Finance and Audit Sub-Committee, the Management Committee and Subsidiary Board. This will typically consist of attending the June/August meetings and presenting the findings, final accounts, letter of representation and a comprehensive management letter for each company d) Meetings with management pre and post audit to discuss audit plan and audit report respectively in advance of Committee/Board meetings e) Generation of the final financial statements on behalf of EKHA f) Audit field work on site for up to 7 days for the interim audit and up to 3 days for the final audit. Regular progress updates to management to be provided during the field work, concluding with a clearance meeting encompassing all audit issues. g) Attendance at EKHA's Annual General Meeting with a report presentation h) Provision of timely and accurate advice and guidance on technical accounting and finance issues. Owing to the time critical nature of the process of preparation of annual financial statements it is expected that the principal external audit contacts will be readily available by telephone/email and will provide a full response to requests within 2 working days. i) Timely provision of model financial statements, relevant technical accounting updates, including relevant Financial Reporting Standards, Statements of Recommended Practice and Accounting Orders. j) Excellent and timely communication between auditor and client on all matters, including feedback on information supplied and immediate feedback on any predicted cost over-runs k) The provision of added value and innovation to the audit process l) The supplier is expected to use their skill, knowledge and expertise to identify any gaps in this scope and address them in their submission. m) Co-operation with EKHA's internal auditors where you wish to rely on their assurance work when planning the statutory audit

Renewal: The contract period will be for 36 months (3 years) with the options to extend for 2 x additional 12 months (single years) based on performance within the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319191 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Nov 2020 or 2022 if petition to extend are taken. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,108 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST KILBRIDE AND DISTRICT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| Locality | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G74 4DP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride Central North |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRENCH DUNCAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 15 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319191
- 12 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309732

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309732&idx=8
  21st February 2018 - Word Format of Appendix E - Anti-Collusion, Non-Canvassing & Conflict Of Interest Statements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309732&idx=7
  21st February 2018 - Word Format of Appendix D - Tender Response & Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309732&idx=6
  21st February 2018 - Word Format of Appendix A - Tender Response & Company Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309732&idx=5
  12th February 2018 - ESPD v1 9 - External Audit Services_Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309732&idx=4
  12th February 2018 - Appendix 2 - EKHA Financial Statements for 2016-17
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309732&idx=1
  12th February 2018 - ITT- External Audit Tender_final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309732&idx=2
  12th February 2018 - APPENDIX B - TENDER RESPONSE - FEE BID (name of bidder)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309732&idx=3
  12th February 2018 - Appendix 1 - Structure of EKHA
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309732
  External Audit Services 2018 - 2023 - The principal requirement is for the provision of external audit service from 2018 to 2023 to ensure continuity of service and provide economies of scale to the service provision. The successful supplier will independently audit the statutory financial statements EKHA and the consolidated financial statements accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319191
  External Audit Services 2018 - 2023 - The principal requirement is for the provision of external audit service from 2018 to 2023 to ensure continuity of service and provide economies of scale to the service provision. The successful supplier will independently audit the statutory financial statements EKHA and the consolidated financial statements accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ekdha.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000530269

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