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title: "External Audit services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000650945"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GOVAN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED"
published: "2022-02-10"
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# External Audit services

Buyer: GOVAN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000650945

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## Summary

The Govan Housing Association Limited, located at 35 McKechnie Street, Glasgow, is undertaking a tender process for External Audit services within the Housing sector. This procurement is currently in the 'Award' stage, with the successful contract having been signed on 27 January 2022, valued at £96,820. The contract duration starts in September 2021 and continues for three years with an option for two additional years. Potential suppliers were invited to submit bids through a selective and restricted procedure, and the deadline for the initial submissions has been passed.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in external auditing, particularly those with experience in the charity sector, as Govan Housing Association seeks auditors to enhance their governance and internal controls. Businesses with a strong understanding of financial statement auditing, VAT, and compliance with accounting standards would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the ongoing requirements for annual audits and potential consultancy services, this arrangement could foster long-term relationships and steady income for the successful bidder.

## Notice

The Govan Housing Association Group invites tenders from suitable qualified and competent registered external auditors with a high level of knowledge and understanding of the charity sector for the function of external audit.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Govan Housing Association Group invites tenders from suitable qualified and competent registered external auditors with a high level of knowledge and understanding of the charity sector for the function of external audit. It is expected that service provision will commence in September 2021 (following our AGM) with an external audit plan for the audit of the annual financial statements for the year ended 2022 being presented to the Management Committee by the successful provider in 2021. The contract will last for three years with the option for a further two years. The contract is subject to re-appointment annually at our AGM. The Scottish Housing Regulator states that "good governance means taking informed, transparent decisions and managing risk". The Management Committee is therefore required to maintain effective arrangements for external audit which accord with its policies, objectives, standards, and codes of practice. To meet these obligations, The GHA is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified firm to provide an external audit service which will support us in improving our internal control systems. The scope of the external audit service includes the audit of the financial statements of the Association and its subsidiary, Govan Home Team C.I.C and the creating on consolidated accounts for the Group. The audit service is to be performed to a high standard, timeously and within agreed costs. The basis of the appointment will be a formal letter of engagement.

Options: In addition to core services, we may require the external auditor to provide expert professional advice and guidance on: VAT issues. Other relevant taxation issues (PAYE/NI etc.). Compliance with accounting standards (in particular component accounting and international financial reporting standard. The external audit firm may also be invited to provide certain management consultancy services as agreed. Applicable daily rates for specialist consultancy staff should be provided.

Renewal: Option, solely at Govan HA discretion, for + 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440346 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £96,820 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GOVAN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 3AQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AZETS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440346
- 16 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412294

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412294&idx=1
  16th April 2021 - External audit briefing document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412294
  External Audit services - The Govan Housing Association Group invites tenders from suitable qualified and competent registered external auditors with a high level of knowledge and understanding of the charity sector for the function of external audit.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440346
  External Audit services - The Govan Housing Association Group invites tenders from suitable qualified and competent registered external auditors with a high level of knowledge and understanding of the charity sector for the function of external audit.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.govanha.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650945
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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