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title: "External Audit Services 2022 - 2027"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000683130"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST KILBRIDE AND DISTRICT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD"
published: "2022-02-11"
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# External Audit Services 2022 - 2027

Buyer: EAST KILBRIDE AND DISTRICT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000683130

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## Summary

The East Kilbride and District Housing Association Ltd is inviting tenders for the provision of External Audit Services for the period from 2022 to 2027. This procurement falls under the housing and community amenities sector and is located in East Kilbride, UK. The tender is currently in the active stage, with bids due by 12:00 on 11th March 2022. The process follows an open procurement method, allowing all interested parties to submit their proposals electronically. The successful bidder will be responsible for auditing statutory financial statements and will need to comply with the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management.

This tender presents significant opportunities for auditing firms and financial professionals looking to expand their market presence. Companies with registered auditors and relevant accreditations, particularly those specialising in external audits, will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for timely and accurate communication, as well as the potential for contract renewal based on performance, further highlights the prospects for ongoing collaboration with the East Kilbride and District Housing Association Ltd.

## Notice

The principal requirement is for the provision of external audit service from 2022 to 2027 to ensure continuity of service and provide economies of scale to the service provision. The successful supplier will independently audit the statutory financial statements EKHA and the consolidated financial statements accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The external audit and tax service will include, but not be limited to: a) The planning, management and efficient execution of the annual external audit Association financial statements b) Preparation of an annual audit plan for each company to be made available to management at least 3 weeks before the commencement of the final audit c) Formal reporting to the Finance and Audit Sub-Committee, the Management Committee and Subsidiary Board. This will typically consist of attending the June/August meetings and presenting the findings, final accounts, letter of representation and a comprehensive management letter for each company d) Meetings with management pre and post audit to discuss audit plan and audit report respectively in advance of Committee/Board meetings e) Generation of the final financial statements on behalf of EKHA f) Audit field work on site for up to 14 days for the interim audit and up to 6 days for the final audit. Regular progress updates to management to be provided during the field work, concluding with a clearance meeting encompassing all audit issues. g) Attendance at EKHA's Annual General Meeting with a report presentation h) Provision of timely and accurate advice and guidance on technical accounting and finance issues. Owing to the time critical nature of the process of preparation of annual financial statements it is expected that the principal external audit contacts will be readily available by telephone/email and will provide a full response to requests within 2 working days. i) Timely provision of model financial statements, relevant technical accounting updates, including relevant Financial Reporting Standards, Statements of Recommended Practice and Accounting Orders. j) Excellent and timely communication between auditor and client on all matters, including feedback on information supplied and immediate feedback on any predicted cost over-runs k) The provision of added value and innovation to the audit process l) The supplier is expected to use their skill, knowledge and expertise to identify any gaps in this scope and address them in their submission. m) Co-operation with EKHA's internal auditors where you wish to rely on their assurance work when planning the statutory audit

Renewal: The contract period will be for 36 months (3 years) with the options to extend for 2 x additional 12 months (single years) based on performance within the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440510 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2026 or 2027 if options to extend are taken. |

## 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 | EAST KILBRIDE AND DISTRICT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| Locality | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G74 4DP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride Central North |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440510

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB440510&idx=1
  11th February 2022 - External Audit Tender Pack
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440510
  External Audit Services 2022 - 2027 - The principal requirement is for the provision of external audit service from 2022 to 2027 to ensure continuity of service and provide economies of scale to the service provision. The successful supplier will independently audit the statutory financial statements EKHA and the consolidated financial statements accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ekdha.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=683130
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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