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title: "External Audit Services 2020 - 2025"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000604224"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GRAMPIAN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD"
published: "2019-11-12"
---

# External Audit Services 2020 - 2025

Buyer: GRAMPIAN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000604224

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## Summary

The Grampian Housing Association Ltd is soliciting bids for the contract titled "External Audit Services 2020 - 2025," aimed at providing external audit services to the GHA Group, which includes two active subsidiaries. This procurement falls within the housing and community amenities sector and is located in Aberdeen. The current stage is the Tender phase, with submissions due by 12:00 PM on 6 December 2019. The contract is set to commence on 15 January 2020 and will follow an open procurement method, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for external auditing firms experienced in the Registered Social Landlord (RSL) sector. Companies that can demonstrate relevant sector experience, possess the necessary accreditations, and have a solid operational history will be well-suited to participate. Bidders are encouraged to present comprehensive submissions showcasing their capability to deliver the full scope of audit services, with the potential for a contract renewal after an initial three-year term.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of external audit services to the GHA Group (including consolidated accounts and also accounts for two active subsidiaries) to commence 15 January 2020. Bids are invited from external auditors with experience in the RSL sector. The procurement will follow the single stage, open procedure route and bidders will be selected on how well their submission demonstrates their capability and experience to perform the contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to provide external audit services to GHA and its active subsidiaries for a period of 3 years commencing 15 January 2020, with the option to extend by up to a further 2 years at GHA's sole discretion. The contract is not divided into lots so bidders are required to bid for the entire scope of services. Bids are invited from suitably qualified and experienced external auditors (see requirements in ESPD and associated ITT documentation). The contract will follow the single stage, open procedure with bidders being selected on the basis of their responses contained in the ESPD and tender response scored on quality and price. Bidders will be expected to have the capability, capacity, financial and economic standing and relevant sector experience to perform the contract. ESPDs must be completed in full with all relevant information supplied. The contract will be awarded on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender, with specific evaluation criteria detailed within the ITT and contract documents.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at GHA's sole discretion. Renewal will be sought at the end of the three, four or five year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371849 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2023 |

## 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 | GRAMPIAN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB10 1TD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371849

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371849&idx=8
  26th November 2019 - Appendix B - Tender Response: Price
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371849&idx=16
  26th November 2019 - Appendix B - Tender Response: Price
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371849&idx=1
  26th November 2019 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371849&idx=15
  26th November 2019 - Invitation to Tender REVISED
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371849&idx=3
  12th November 2019 - Appendix 2 - GHA Financial Statements 2018/19
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371849&idx=4
  12th November 2019 - Appendix 3 - Business Plan 2019-2024
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371849&idx=5
  12th November 2019 - Appendix 4 - Strategic Risk Register
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371849&idx=6
  12th November 2019 - Appendix 5 - Summary of Delivery Strategy of GHA V2.0
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371849&idx=7
  12th November 2019 - Appendix A - Company Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371849&idx=9
  12th November 2019 - Appendix C - Tender Response: Quality
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371849&idx=10
  12th November 2019 - Appendix D - Tender Response: Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371849&idx=11
  12th November 2019 - Appendix E - Tender Response: Anti-collusion, non-canvassing & conflict of interest statements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371849&idx=12
  12th November 2019 - Appendix F - Supplier Services Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371849&idx=13
  12th November 2019 - Appendix G - New Supplier Application Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371849&idx=14
  12th November 2019 - ESPD Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV371849&idx=2
  12th November 2019 - Appendix 1 - Potential Structure of GHA
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371849
  External Audit Services 2020 - 2025 - The contract is for the provision of external audit services to the GHA Group (including consolidated accounts and also accounts for two active subsidiaries) to commence 15 January 2020. Bids are invited from external auditors with experience in the RSL sector. The procurement will follow the single stage, open procedure route and bidders will be selected on how well their submission demonstrates their capability and experience to perform the contract.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.grampianhousing.co.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000604224
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=604224
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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