--- title: "External Audit Services Tender" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000561426" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561426" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561426.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561426.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FIFE HOUSING GROUP" published: "2018-10-19" --- # External Audit Services Tender Buyer: FIFE HOUSING GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000561426 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561426) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561426.json) ## Summary The Fife Housing Group is inviting tenders for its "External Audit Services Tender", focused on the provision of external audit services within the housing and community amenities sector. Located in Dunfermline, UK, this tender is currently in the active phase, with the submission deadline set for 9th November 2018. The selected auditor will assist with the 2018/19 audit of accounts, ensuring that the appointed supplier is ready by the year-end of 31st March 2019. This procurement follows an open procedure and responses can be submitted electronically through the provided portal. This tender represents an opportunity for auditors and consultancy firms that specialise in external audit services to expand their business. Companies that are able to demonstrate high standards of professional service, excellent value for money, and a capacity to add value through their audit processes would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a contract duration of three years, potentially extendable by two years, this tender could significantly bolster a supplier's portfolio in the public sector audit landscape. ## Notice External Audit Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 FHG has decided to invite tenders for the provision of external audit services in order to carry out the 18/19 audit of accounts, year-end is 31st March. The contract is initially for three years but may be extended by another two years. FHG's objectives for this tender process are to: -Secure a high quality provider of external audit services; -Ensure the appointed supplier is in place in readiness for the review of the financial statements for the year to 31 March 2019; -Appoint a supplier who will provide high standards of professional service; -Appoint a supplier who will provide excellent value for money; and -Work with an audit partner who will add value to our services. Renewal: The contract is initially for three years but may be extended by another two years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334724 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 3 Dec 2021 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIFE HOUSING GROUP | | Locality | DUNFERMLINE | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY11 8UU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Dunfermline Central | | Westminster constituency | Dunfermline and Dollar | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 19 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334724 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334724&idx=6 24th October 2018 - The attached file was omitted at the time of publishing. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334724&idx=5 19th October 2018 - External Audit Services Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334724&idx=1 19th October 2018 - Appendix 1: Business Plan 2018-21 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334724&idx=2 19th October 2018 - Appendix 2: FHG Accounts 2018 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334724&idx=3 19th October 2018 - Appendix 3 PACT Accounts March 2018 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334724&idx=4 19th October 2018 - Appendix 4: Annual Report 2018 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334724 External Audit Services Tender - External Audit Services ## Notice URLs - http://www.fifehg.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561426 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=561426 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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