---
title: "Viewpoint Housing Association Limited : External Audit Services 2020-2022"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000602959"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2020-04-08"
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# Viewpoint Housing Association Limited : External Audit Services 2020-2022

Buyer: VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000602959

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Viewpoint Housing Association, based in Edinburgh, which is seeking external audit services for the financial audits covering the years ending 31 March 2020, 2021, and 2022. This tender, titled "External Audit Services 2020-2022," is currently in the Award stage following an open procurement method. The contract, valued at £83,000, was awarded in February 2020, while the tender submission period concluded on 29 November 2019. Key contacts for the procurement are Howard Vaughan, Director of Finance and Assets, who can be reached via email at howard.vaughan@viewpoint.org.uk.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for accountancy firms, particularly those specialising in external audit services, to expand their business with registered social landlords. With the potential for a contract duration of five years (three years plus a two-year extension), businesses that meet the selection criteria—like eligibility under the Companies Act and relevant experience—could find lucrative prospects. As the successful bidder, Alexander Sloan Chartered Accountants can serve as a model for smaller firms looking to engage in similar contracts with public sector entities.

## Notice

The provision of external audit service for Viewpoint Housing Association Limited and smaller sister organisation Viewpoint Trust for three years (with possible extension of further two years) covering the audits for the years ended 31 March 2020, 2021 and 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The primary role of the external auditors is to report on the financial statements of the organisations, carrying out whatever examination of the statements and underlying records and control systems is necessary to form an opinion on the statements. The auditors would also be required to prepare such other reports as the Association (and its sister organisation), its regulatory agencies and its lenders required.

Renewal: Following the expiry of the initial three year period there may be a maximum extension of two years on a year by year basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384982 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2022 or 2023 or 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 2HG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## 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

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384982
- 1 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370731

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370731&idx=7
  27th November 2019 - Appendix B - Tender Response - External Audit- Fee Bid NAME OF COMPANY
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370731&idx=6
  27th November 2019 - ESPD Guidance for External Audit Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370731&idx=5
  27th November 2019 - ESPD External Audit Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370731&idx=1
  27th November 2019 - Provision of External Audit Services - Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370731&idx=4
  27th November 2019 - Provision of External Audit Services - ITT_External_Audit_2020 - v2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370731&idx=2
  1st November 2019 - Viewpoint Housing Association Limited - Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2019
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370731&idx=3
  1st November 2019 - Viewpoint Trust - Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2019
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370731
  Viewpoint Housing Association Limited : External Audit Services 2020-2022 - The provision of external audit service for Viewpoint Housing Association Limited and smaller sister organisation Viewpoint Trust for three years (with possible extension of further two years) covering the audits for the years ended 31 March 2020, 2021 and 2022.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384982
  Viewpoint Housing Association Limited : External Audit Services 2020-2022 - The provision of external audit service for Viewpoint Housing Association Limited and smaller sister organisation Viewpoint Trust for three years (with possible extension of further two years) covering the audits for the years ended 31 March 2020, 2021 and 2022.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.viewpoint.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602959
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.spso.org.uk

## Provenance

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