--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000622451" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622451" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000622451.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000622451.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "PARAGON HOUSING ASSOCIATION" published: "2020-11-03" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: PARAGON HOUSING ASSOCIATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000622451 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622451) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000622451.json) ## Summary The procurement process seeks to appoint an external auditor for Paragon Housing Association, located in Grangemouth, covering services within the housing and community amenities sector. The current stage of the procurement is complete, with the award of contract taking place on 13 August 2020. The contract has a duration of three years, with an option for yearly extensions for a maximum of two additional years, allowing potential for ongoing engagement. Key contacts at Paragon Housing Association can be reached via email at bfarrell@ewing-somerville.com or by telephone at +44 1324664966. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in external audit services, particularly those eligible as statutory auditors under UK legislation. Companies with a substantial standing, expertise, and the necessary qualifications to fulfil the requirements of the contract will find this procurement particularly relevant. Given that six bids were submitted for this tender, firms in the audit sector seeking to enhance their market presence or expand their client base should consider participating in similar future opportunities with public sector entities. ## Notice Paragon Housing Association seek to appoint an external auditor to carry out the annual audit and associated services. Other services may be required during the duration of the contract. The contract is for a three year period with the option to extend on a yearly basis for a further 2 years, subject to review by the management committee and, ultimately, the association's members at the annual general meeting. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Paragon Housing Association seek to appoint an external auditor to carry out the annual audit and associated services. Other services may be required during the duration of the contract. The contract is for a three year period with the option to extend on a yearly basis for a further 2 years, subject to review by the management committee and, ultimately, the association's members at the annual general meeting . Renewal: 24 months subject to annual review ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398465 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Aug 2020 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 5 years | ## 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 | PARAGON HOUSING ASSOCIATION | | Locality | GRANGEMOUTH | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK3 8DG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk | | Local authority | Falkirk | | Electoral ward | Grangemouth | | Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth | | Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RSM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services ## Release History - 3 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398465 - 8 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387757 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387757&idx=2 8th June 2020 - Annual Accounts - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387757&idx=3 8th June 2020 - Method Statement Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387757&idx=1 8th June 2020 - Tender Evaluation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387757 External Audit Services - Paragon Housing Association seek to appoint an external auditor to carry out the annual audit and associated services. Other services may be required during the duration of the contract. The contract is for a three year period with the option to extend on a yearly basis for a further 2 years, subject to review by the management committee and, ultimately, the association's members at the annual general meeting. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398465 External Audit Services - Paragon Housing Association seek to appoint an external auditor to carry out the annual audit and associated services. Other services may be required during the duration of the contract. The contract is for a three year period with the option to extend on a yearly basis for a further 2 years, subject to review by the management committee and, ultimately, the association's members at the annual general meeting. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.paragonha.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622451 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000622451. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000622451.json.