--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000669062" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669062" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000669062.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000669062.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BERWICKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD" published: "2021-12-08" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: BERWICKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000669062 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669062) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000669062.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Berwickshire Housing Association Ltd, which is seeking tenders for External Audit Services. This procurement falls under the services category within the Housing and community amenities industry and is located in Berwickshire, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period is due to end on 1st November 2021. The contract is valued at £70,000, with the bidding process resulting in two bids received, including one from a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with capabilities in taxation advice and compliance. Firms that are well-positioned to compete should ideally have a proven track record in public sector audits and the ability to manage the complexities of taxation returns. Given the three-year initial contract period, there is potential for long-term engagement, which could lead to enhanced business stability and growth for successful bidders. ## Notice 3.1 The scope of this contract covers the provision of external audit services, associated taxation advice and support with the taxation returns for the BHA Group throughout the period of the contract ### Lot Information Lot 1 BHA is seeking to renew its external audit services and associated taxation advice and preparation, for an initial period of 3 years, commencing with the audit of the year ended 31 March 2022 Renewal: Appointment is initially for a period of 3 years commencing with audit of the year ended 31st March 2022, with the possibility of a further 2 x 1 year extensions to the contract to a maximum of 5 years. The extension of the contract will be entirely at the discretion of BHA. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435078 | | 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 | 8 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | At the end of the contract period | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £113,500 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BERWICKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD | | Locality | BERWICKSHIRE | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD11 3AU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Mid Berwickshire | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CHIENE + TAIT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services - 79221000 - Tax consultancy services - 79222000 - Tax-return preparation services ## Release History - 8 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435078 - 4 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429291 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429291&idx=8 4th October 2021 - Appendix F - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429291&idx=9 4th October 2021 - SPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429291&idx=1 4th October 2021 - BHA Consolidated Accounts 2020/21 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429291&idx=2 4th October 2021 - BHA ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429291&idx=3 4th October 2021 - Appendix A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429291&idx=4 4th October 2021 - Appendix B - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429291&idx=5 4th October 2021 - Appendix C - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429291&idx=6 4th October 2021 - Appendix D - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429291&idx=7 4th October 2021 - Appendix E - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429291 External Audit Services - 3.1 The scope of this contract covers the provision of external audit services, associated taxation advice and support with the taxation returns for the BHA Group throughout the period of the contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435078 External Audit Services - 3.1 The scope of this contract covers the provision of external audit services, associated taxation advice and support with the taxation returns for the BHA Group throughout the period of the contract ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669062 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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