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title: "Provision of external audit services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000666898"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FEDERATION OF HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS"
published: "2022-01-20"
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# Provision of external audit services

Buyer: SCOTTISH FEDERATION OF HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000666898

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## Summary

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of External Audit Services." This tender was conducted as an open procedure and aimed at the services industry, specifically targeting registered and accredited auditors. The procurement was initiated on 1st October 2021, with the bid submission period ending on 29th October 2021. The contract value is £49,995, and the successful supplier, Wylie & Bisset LLP, was awarded the contract on 6th January 2022, with services commencing to coincide with the external audit for the year ending 31st March 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in audit services, particularly those with relevant accreditation and experience in the housing sector. Given the three-year duration of the contract, with options for two additional one-year extensions, successful bidders can establish a long-term relationship with the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations. Businesses that excel in providing professional external audit services will find this tender ripe for engagement, enabling them to potentially expand their portfolio and client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of external audit services for SFHA

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SFHA is seeking to appoint appropriately registered / accredited external auditors to undertake external audit services for a period of three years, with an option for two further periods of one year each. Service to commence with the external audit for year ending 31st March 2022. The contract will be subject to annual review and ultimately SFHA's members at the Annual General Meeting.

Options: Ad hoc services at an additional hourly rate.

Renewal: Contract duration of 60 months, is inclusive of 2 optional extensions of one year each. The contract will be subject to annual review and ultimately SFHA's members at the Annual General Meeting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438254 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 5 years, subject to extensions being exercised. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,995 |
| Lots value | £49,995 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,175 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FEDERATION OF HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 5NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WYLIE & BISSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438254
- 1 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429209

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429209&idx=1
  1st October 2021 - Schedule 1 - ITT - SFHA External Audit Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429209&idx=2
  1st October 2021 - Schedule 2 - Scope of Service
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429209&idx=3
  1st October 2021 - Schedule 3 - Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429209&idx=4
  1st October 2021 - Schedule 4 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429209&idx=5
  1st October 2021 - Schedule 5 - Details of Insurance Policies
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429209&idx=6
  1st October 2021 - Schedule 6 - Template Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429209
  Provision of external audit services - Provision of external audit services for SFHA
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438254
  Provision of external audit services - Provision of external audit services for SFHA

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666898
- https://publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.sfha.co.uk

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