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title: "CR-H0473 - Provision of External Audit and Taxation Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000632613"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2021-01-12"
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# CR-H0473 - Provision of External Audit and Taxation Services

Buyer: HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000632613

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## Summary

The Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association is conducting a procurement process titled "CR-H0473 - Provision of External Audit and Taxation Services". This open tender, located in Edinburgh, UKM, is currently in the award stage following the completion of evaluations. The tender was active until November 9, 2020, with submissions required by noon on that date. The contract was awarded to Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP, with a total value of £72,185, and the contract is now active as of January 11, 2021.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for firms specialising in external auditing and taxation services, particularly those capable of meeting the stringent requirements set out by the Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association. Businesses with experience in statutory audits, understanding of regulatory standards, and capabilities in accounting standards would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The opportunity also reflects a wider demand for professional services that ensure compliance with financial regulations and enhance governance within the housing sector.

## Notice

This tender exercise is being undertaken for the supply of External Audit and Taxation services. The principal requirement is for the provision of an external audit service to independently audit the statutory financial statements of HSHA for compliance with applicable law, auditing and accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender exercise is being undertaken for the supply of External Audit and Taxation services. The principal requirement is for the provision of an external audit service to independently audit the statutory financial statements of HSHA for compliance with applicable law, auditing and accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law.

Options: As per tender documentation, there is an option to extend after the 3 year contract for a further 1 year plus 1 year to 28/02/2025

Renewal: Additional 1 year plus 1 year based on performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403819 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,185 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4NS |
| 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 | Leith Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON ANDERSON & BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403819
- 9 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396905

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396905&idx=1
  12th October 2020 - ESPD Additional information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396905&idx=2
  12th October 2020 - ESPD document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396905&idx=3
  12th October 2020 - FOT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396905&idx=4
  12th October 2020 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT396905&idx=5
  12th October 2020 - Sprcification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396905
  CR-H0473 - Provision of External Audit and Taxation Services - This tender exercise is being undertaken for the supply of External Audit and Taxation services. The principal requirement is for the provision of an external audit service to independently audit the statutory financial statements of HSHA for compliance with applicable law, auditing and accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403819
  CR-H0473 - Provision of External Audit and Taxation Services - This tender exercise is being undertaken for the supply of External Audit and Taxation services. The principal requirement is for the provision of an external audit service to independently audit the statutory financial statements of HSHA for compliance with applicable law, auditing and accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hanover.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000632613

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