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title: "Annual External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000652464"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PORT OF LEITH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD"
published: "2021-04-30"
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# Annual External Audit Services

Buyer: PORT OF LEITH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000652464

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## Summary

The Port of Leith Housing Association Ltd is currently conducting a tender process for the contract titled "Annual External Audit Services". This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 31st May 2021. Key dates include a bid opening scheduled for 1st June 2021 and an award period beginning on the same day. The contract will cover external audit services for multiple subsidiaries over a period of one year, aligning with the financial year from 1st April to 31st March.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accountancy and audit services, particularly those with appropriate certifications, such as membership in one of the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB). Companies that have experience with public sector audits or those familiar with the regulatory frameworks applicable in the UK housing sector may find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The successful bidder will also have the potential for contract renewal based on performance, thus ensuring a longer-term business relationship with the contracting authority.

## Notice

PoLHA wishes to commission a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for external audit of the consolidated statutory accounts of Port of Leith Housing Association Limited, and the statutory accounts of Persevere Developments Limited, Quay Community Improvements and TB Mackay (Energy Services) Limited, for compliance with applicable law and accounting standards: A) Annual audit of the group and individual Association accounts, 1st April to 31st March in any given year. b) Annual audit of the company accounts of Persevere Developments Limited (wholly owned subsidiary) c) Annual audit of the company accounts of Quay Community Improvements, Community Interest Company (wholly owned subsidiary) d) Annual audit of the company accounts of TB Mackay (Energy Services( Limited (wholly owned subsidiary) e) Corporation tax advice and completion of related returns for all entities f) Advice on any technical or accounting issues relating to the preparation of the annual accounts. g) Meetings with management pre and post audit to discuss audit plan and audit report respectively in advance of Group Audit Committee & Remuneration Committee (GARC) meetings. h) Provision of a comprehensive management letter. i) Preparation of an audit plan and an audit report to the GARC. j) Attendance at our GARC meetings (2 meetings a year March and July, - pre and post audit). k) Attendance at our AGM each year in September l) The external audit service will be delivered in a way that meets the requirements of the Scottish Housing Regulator and meets applicable laws and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Association will apply a two stage evaluation process to all SPD/tenders received. A maximum of 6 bidders will be taken through to the second stage of evaluation. Reduction will be carried out as follows: Tenderers will be required to achieve a minimum of 60% of the available scores the weighted questions in the C: Technical and Professional Ability section of Part IV. The weighting of each question is given in the SPD and the contract notice details the specific information which is required to be provided.

Renewal: Reappointment for year 2 subject to successful performance & approval at the AGM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413427 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 12 months + |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORT OF LEITH HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6AZ |
| 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 |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413427

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413427&idx=1
  30th April 2021 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413427&idx=2
  30th April 2021 - SPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413427&idx=3
  30th April 2021 - Tender Return
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413427
  Annual External Audit Services - PoLHA wishes to commission a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for external audit of the consolidated statutory accounts of Port of Leith Housing Association Limited, and the statutory accounts of Persevere Developments Limited, Quay Community Improvements and TB Mackay (Energy Services) Limited, for compliance with applicable law and accounting standards: A) Annual audit of the group and individual Association accounts, 1st April to 31st March in any given year. b) Annual audit of the company accounts of Persevere Developments Limited (wholly owned subsidiary) c) Annual audit of the company accounts of Quay Community Improvements, Community Interest Company (wholly owned subsidiary) d) Annual audit of the company accounts of TB Mackay (Energy Services( Limited (wholly owned subsidiary) e) Corporation tax advice and completion of related returns for all entities f) Advice on any technical or accounting issues relating to the preparation of the annual accounts. g) Meetings with management pre and post audit to discuss audit plan and audit report respectively in advance of Group Audit Committee & Remuneration Committee (GARC) meetings. h) Provision of a comprehensive management letter. i) Preparation of an audit plan and an audit report to the GARC. j) Attendance at our GARC meetings (2 meetings a year March and July, - pre and post audit). k) Attendance at our AGM each year in September l) The external audit service will be delivered in a way that meets the requirements of the Scottish Housing Regulator and meets applicable laws and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.polha.co.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000652464
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=652464
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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