--- title: "External Audit Services 2021/22 - 2023/24" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000655911" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655911" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000655911.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000655911.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE" published: "2021-09-17" --- # External Audit Services 2021/22 - 2023/24 Buyer: BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000655911 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655911) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000655911.json) ## Summary Blackwood Homes and Care is seeking to renew its External Audit Services for the period of 2021/22 to 2023/24, with the contract having commenced on 15 September 2021. This public procurement process is categorised under the services industry and holds particular relevance for entities experienced in care and housing sectors. Based in Edinburgh, the procurement method adopted is an open procedure, which invites competitive bids. Interested suppliers were required to submit their tenders by 30 June 2021, marking the end of the tender period. This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in auditing services, particularly those with a strong background in the care and housing sectors. Companies capable of demonstrating expertise in navigating the challenges faced by organisations like Blackwood Homes and Care will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The contract duration extends over three years with potential for renewal, which further enhances the prospects for sustained engagement with the contracting authority. Businesses should not overlook the possibility of future tenders, as additional services may be required as Blackwood continues to diversify its offerings. ## Notice Blackwood Homes and Care are looking to renew our External Audit services with an organisation that has experience of both care and housing for an initial contract period of 3 years from September 2021. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Blackwood Homes and Care are looking to renew our External Audit services with an organisation that has experience of both care and housing, and understands the potential challenges facing our organisation as we grow and diversify our business in a sustainable way. Renewal: An additional 12 month extension will be available subject to satisfactory performance ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427807 | | 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 | 17 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | June 2024 | ## 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 | BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 1DQ | | 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 | Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RSM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427807 - 2 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417004 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN417004&idx=1 2nd June 2021 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN417004&idx=2 2nd June 2021 - Appendix A - Tender Response Template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN417004&idx=3 2nd June 2021 - Appendix B - Tender Return Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN417004&idx=4 2nd June 2021 - Appendix C - Blackwood Group Report and Accounts 03.2020 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417004 External Audit Services 2021/22 - 2023/24 - Blackwood Homes and Care are looking to renew our External Audit services with an organisation that has experience of both care and housing for an initial contract period of 3 years from September 2021. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427807 External Audit Services 2021/22 - 2023/24 - Blackwood Homes and Care are looking to renew our External Audit services with an organisation that has experience of both care and housing for an initial contract period of 3 years from September 2021. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.blackwoodgroup.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655911 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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