--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646008" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646008" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000646008.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000646008.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "RIVER CLYDE HOMES" published: "2021-09-08" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: RIVER CLYDE HOMES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646008 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646008) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000646008.json) ## Summary The procurement process conducted by River Clyde Homes is aimed at acquiring external audit services to ensure compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements. This open tender, classified under the services category, was initiated on 2nd March 2021, with a bidding deadline set for 23rd March 2021. The procurement is taking place in Greenock, UK, and bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland portal. The awarded contract to Armstrong Watson Audit Limited was signed on 5th May 2021, while the initial appointment spans a period of two years, with options for extensions. This tender presents an invaluable opportunity for audit firms and consultants adept in public sector compliance, particularly those with experience in the housing and community amenities sector. Businesses specialising in audit and regulatory services, with the capability to meet specific insurance and qualification requirements, would find this contract well-suited for expansion. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate a proven track record in delivering similar services could leverage this contract to enhance their public sector engagements. ## Notice River Clyde Homes are looking to procure the services of a competent and experienced company to perform the external audit of River Clyde Homes and Home Fix Scotland, in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including the expectations of the Scottish Housing Regulator. ### Lot Information Lot 1 RCH are looking to procure a competent and experienced company to perform the external audit of River Clyde Homes and Home Fix Scotland, in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including the expectations of the Scottish Housing Regulator.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Renewal: The appointment will initially be for a period of two years, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods, subject to the agreement of the successful bidder ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426877 | | 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 | 8 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 May 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | March 2025 | ## 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 | RIVER CLYDE HOMES | | Locality | GREENOCK | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA15 2UZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Inverclyde | | Electoral ward | Inverclyde East Central | | Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ARMSTRONG WATSON AUDIT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 8 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426877 - 2 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408312 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408312&idx=5 2nd March 2021 - RCH540 - Appendix D - Contract Ts and Cs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408312&idx=6 2nd March 2021 - RCH540 - Appendix E - Certification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408312&idx=7 2nd March 2021 - RCH540 - Supporting Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408312&idx=1 2nd March 2021 - RCH540 - External Audit Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408312&idx=2 2nd March 2021 - RCH540 - Appendix A - SPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408312&idx=3 2nd March 2021 - RCH540 - Appendix B - Tender Response Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408312&idx=4 2nd March 2021 - RCH540 - Appendix C - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408312 External Audit Services - River Clyde Homes are looking to procure the services of a competent and experienced company to perform the external audit of River Clyde Homes and Home Fix Scotland, in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including the expectations of the Scottish Housing Regulator. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426877 External Audit Services - River Clyde Homes are looking to procure the services of a competent and experienced company to perform the external audit of River Clyde Homes and Home Fix Scotland, in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including the expectations of the Scottish Housing Regulator. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://riverclydehomes.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646008 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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