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title: "Invitation to Tender for External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000587707"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD"
published: "2019-09-20"
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# Invitation to Tender for External Audit Services

Buyer: KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587707

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## Summary

Knowes Housing Association Ltd, based in Clydebank, has issued an Invitation to Tender for External Audit Services. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, following its completion on September 20, 2019. The successful supplier will be appointed for a contract period of seven years, with performance assessments held annually at KHA’s AGM, typically in September. The initial audit will cover the financial year ending March 31, 2020. This tender was conducted through an open procurement method, inviting bids from qualified firms that have experience with Scottish Registered Social Landlords.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for chartered accountancy firms, particularly those with expertise in servicing social housing providers. Businesses that can provide demonstrated experience in delivering audit services tailored to the needs of similar organisations would be well-positioned to compete. As the contract is for a lengthy duration, successful bidders can not only ensure stable revenue streams but also establish ongoing relationships with KHA, potentially leading to further engagements in the future.

## Notice

Knowes Housing Association Ltd (KHA) is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide External Audit Services. We would prefer the External Audit Service to be delivered by an independent firm of chartered accountants with direct experience of providing an audit service to Scottish Registered Social Landlords or similar type organisations. The contract will be awarded for a period of 7 years however performance will be reviewed annually. Subject to satisfactory performance, KHA's members will formally re-appoint the successful supplier each year at KHA's AGM which normally takes place in September. The first audit to take place will be in relation to the financial statements ending 31 March 2020.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Knowes Housing Association Ltd (KHA) is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide External Audit Services. Please see this Contract Notice, the ESPD, the Invitation to Tender (ITT) Document and accompanying supplementary files.

Options: Occasionally, additional work i.e. specialist advice may be requested. This will be out with the scope of the normal audit work and will be subject to separate estimates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366785 |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 7 years hence |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,570 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| Locality | CLYDEBANK |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G81 5BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilpatrick |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALEXANDER SLOAN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366785
- 19 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357631

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357631&idx=1
  19th June 2019 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357631&idx=2
  19th June 2019 - Statutory Accounts year ending March 2018
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357631&idx=3
  19th June 2019 - Management accounts 12 months ending 31 March 2019
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357631&idx=4
  19th June 2019 - KHA Finance Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357631&idx=5
  19th June 2019 - KHA Risk Maps
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357631&idx=6
  19th June 2019 - KHA Annual Report on the Charter 2018
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357631
  Invitation to Tender for External Audit Services - Knowes Housing Association Ltd (KHA) is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide External Audit Services. We would prefer the External Audit Service to be delivered by an independent firm of chartered accountants with direct experience of providing an audit service to Scottish Registered Social Landlords or similar type organisations. The contract will be awarded for a period of 7 years however performance will be reviewed annually. Subject to satisfactory performance, KHA's members will formally re-appoint the successful supplier each year at KHA's AGM which normally takes place in September. The first audit to take place will be in relation to the financial statements ending 31 March 2020.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366785
  Invitation to Tender for External Audit Services - Knowes Housing Association Ltd (KHA) is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide External Audit Services. We would prefer the External Audit Service to be delivered by an independent firm of chartered accountants with direct experience of providing an audit service to Scottish Registered Social Landlords or similar type organisations. The contract will be awarded for a period of 7 years however performance will be reviewed annually. Subject to satisfactory performance, KHA's members will formally re-appoint the successful supplier each year at KHA's AGM which normally takes place in September. The first audit to take place will be in relation to the financial statements ending 31 March 2020.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.knowes.org
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587707

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