--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000616649" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616649" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000616649.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000616649.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CLYDESDALE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD" published: "2020-03-09" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: CLYDESDALE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000616649 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616649) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000616649.json) ## Summary The Clydesdale Housing Association Ltd, located in Lanark, UK, is currently in the active tender stage for the procurement of External Audit Services. The tender process, set to conclude on 30 March 2020, aims to appoint a qualified external auditor to assess the financial statements of the Association. This open procedure is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on housing and community amenities. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically, with comprehensive instructions outlined in the tender documentation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in external audit services, particularly those familiar with the regulations governing Scottish Registered Social Landlords. It is ideal for businesses with experience in public sector audits, as the successful bidder will need to engage in various audit-related activities, including the preparation of annual financial reports and participation in meetings to discuss audit findings. Companies that can demonstrate their qualifications and adherence to the specified selection criteria are encouraged to compete for this contract, which may extend up to two years following the initial award. ## Notice CHA is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced external auditor to audit and express an opinion on the financial statements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 1. Annual audit of the financial statements for the Association in accordance with the relevant legal and regulatory requirements and United Kingdom Auditing Standards. 2. Attendance at meetings with officers to feed back on the audit process (if required). 3. Attendance at the Audit & Risk Sub Committee meetings by a senior member of your audit team to present the audit reports and discuss the key findings and any concerns that may have arisen from the annual audit. 4. Attendance at the Management Committee meetings by a senior member of your audit team to present the audit reports and discuss the key findings and any concerns that may have arisen from the annual audit. 5. Attendance at the Association's Annual General Meeting to present the financial statements for Members' approval. 6. Submission of a Management Letter to the Association. 7. Completion of any Corporation Tax returns (CHA has charitable status) 8. Any correspondence with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs regarding Corporation Tax 9. Any ad hoc financial/tax queries that may arise during the year 10. CHA is seeking a provider that is fully familiar with the operating experience and regulatory issues faced by Scottish RSLs. 11. Completed Financial Statements must be finalised and signed off timeously in order to meet the annual submission requirements to the Scottish Housing Regulator and for presentation to our Members at the Annual General Meeting. Renewal: Contract may be extended by up to two years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383033 | | 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 | 9 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | March 2024 | ## 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 | CLYDESDALE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD | | Locality | LANARK | | Post town | Motherwell | | Postcode | ML11 7PT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Clydesdale North | | Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley | | Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212300 - Statutory audit services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383033 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383033&idx=1 9th March 2020 - 2020 External Audit Brief and Standard Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383033&idx=2 9th March 2020 - CHA Annual Report 2019 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR383033&idx=3 9th March 2020 - CHA Report & Financial Statements for year ended 31 March 2019 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383033 External Audit Services - CHA is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced external auditor to audit and express an opinion on the financial statements. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.clydesdale-housing.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000616649 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=616649 - 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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