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title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646314"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CLYDESDALE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD"
published: "2021-10-05"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: CLYDESDALE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646314

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## Summary

The Clydesdale Housing Association Ltd is conducting a procurement process for External Audit Services, aimed at appointing a qualified auditor to evaluate its financial statements. The tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on housing and community amenities. Located in Lanark, Scotland, the procurement method is an open procedure, with the initial tender period ending on 29 March 2021. This process is currently listed as complete following an award made on 10 May 2021, with an associated contract value of £44,950.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and financial services, particularly those familiar with the regulatory landscape of Scottish Registered Social Landlords (RSLs). Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with qualifications in external auditing are well-suited to compete, especially as the buyer seeks suppliers who comply with specific professional standards. Engaging in this procurement can enhance service offerings and expand a supplier’s presence in the housing sector.

## 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=OCT429499 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,950 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALEXANDER SLOAN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429499
- 3 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408530

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408530&idx=1
  3rd March 2021 - 2021 External Audit Tender Brief and Standard Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408530&idx=2
  3rd March 2021 - CHA Annual Report 2020
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408530&idx=3
  3rd March 2021 - CHA Report & Financial Statements for year ended 31 March 2020
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408530
  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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429499
  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.alexandersloan.co.uk
- http://www.clydesdale-housing.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646314

## Provenance

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