---
title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000769990"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RUCHAZIE HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
published: "2025-01-07"
---

# External Audit Services

Buyer: RUCHAZIE HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000769990

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## Summary

The procurement process for "External Audit Services" was undertaken by the Ruchazie Housing Association, located at 24 Avondale Street, Ruchazie, Glasgow. This tender, falling under the industry category of Housing and Community Amenities, sought professional services in the Glasgow G33 area. The procurement method was an open procedure, ensuring widespread participation. Key stages included the tender period ending on 2nd August 2024, with the award made by 5th August 2024 and the contract signed on 15th August 2024. The contract, valued at £13,200, is already active following completion of the tender and award phases, and it has a potential renewal option of two years at the discretion of RHA Management Committee.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in external audit services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Chiene + Tait LLP, which secured the contract, are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities due to their agility and specialised expertise. Suitable businesses include those with experience in providing audit services within the public sector, particularly those demonstrating compliance with professional standards and possessing a track record of electronic submissions and execution reserved to particular professions. Engaging in this contract can provide substantial business growth through recurring three-year terms, extending partnerships, and building credibility in the housing and community amenities sector.

## Notice

provision of External Audit Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

External Audit Services

Renewal: option for 2 year extension at the sole discretion of RHA Management Committee

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521242 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3 Years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RUCHAZIE HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | G43 4TJ |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## 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

- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521242
- 2 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508914

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL508914&idx=1
  2nd July 2024 - Invite to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL508914&idx=2
  2nd July 2024 - SPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL508914&idx=3
  2nd July 2024 - External Audit Tender brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508914
  External Audit Services - provision of External Audit Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521242
  External Audit Services - provision of External Audit Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.ruchazieha.co.uk
- http://www.scottishhousingconnections.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769990

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