--- title: "External Audit Services Tender" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000566245" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566245" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000566245.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000566245.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FIFE HOUSING GROUP" published: "2019-01-16" --- # External Audit Services Tender Buyer: FIFE HOUSING GROUP Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000566245 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566245) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000566245.json) ## Summary The Fife Housing Group, based in Dunfermline, is currently managing the procurement process for external audit services, titled "External Audit Services Tender". This is a significant opportunity in the housing and community amenities sector, and the contract will be awarded through an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 21st December 2018, with the contract set to start on 4th February 2019 and run for an initial three-year term, potentially extendable for two additional years. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in audit and financial services to grow by partnering with a reputable housing association. Companies that possess experience in providing high-quality audit services, particularly those that can demonstrate value for money and a commitment to professional excellence, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the potential for contract renewal based on performance, this contract could lead to long-term business relationships and further growth opportunities in the sector. ## 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: Renewal would be dependent on satisfactory performance during the previous year's audit. FHG will also have an option to extend the contract by up to a further five years, again at the discretion of the Audit & Risk Committee based on satisfactory performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342161 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Jan 2019 | | Contract period | 4 Feb 2019 - 4 Feb 2022 | | 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 | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WYLIE & BISSET | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342161 - 3 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338718 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC338718&idx=2 3rd December 2018 - Appendix 1: Business Plan 2018-21 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC338718&idx=3 3rd December 2018 - PACT Accounts 2018 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC338718&idx=4 3rd December 2018 - FHG Annual Report 2017/18 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC338718&idx=5 3rd December 2018 - FHA Accounts 2018 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC338718&idx=1 3rd December 2018 - External Audit Services Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC338718 External Audit Services Tender - External audit services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342161 External Audit Services Tender - External audit services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.fifehg.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566245 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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