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title: "Provision of External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000771465"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MELVILLE HA"
published: "2024-09-05"
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# Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: MELVILLE HA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000771465

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## Summary

Melville Housing Association (Melville HA) is seeking proposals for the provision of external audit services. The contract, titled "Provision of External Audit Services," falls under the industry category of Housing and Community Amenities. This open procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, is designated for services and located in Dalkeith, EH22 1AZ, within the region UKM73. The tender was initially opened on 17th July 2024, with the submission deadline set for 7th August 2024. The award period commenced on 8th August 2024, and the contract was awarded to Chiene + Tait LLP on 5th September 2024 for a period of three years, with a possible extension for up to two additional years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those with experience in providing comprehensive external audit services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the procurement process welcomes electronic submissions, thus minimizing bureaucratic barriers. The scope of the audit service includes an unbiased evaluation of the association's activities, ensuring risk management, internal financial control, governance, and Value for Money (VFM). Firms proficient in such assessments will find this contract particularly well-suited for demonstrating their capabilities and expanding their portfolio with a reputable client.

## Notice

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The audit service is responsible for providing an objective, independent assessment of all the Association's activities, financial and otherwise. It should provide a service to the whole Association, including Board (and Audit Committee) and all levels of management. It is not an extension of, nor a substitute for, good management, although it can have a role in advising management. The external audit service is responsible for evaluating and reporting to the Board, Audit Committee, Head of Finance & Corporate Services (Depute CEO) and Chief Executive, thereby providing them with assurance on the arrangements for risk management, internal financial control and governance, and Value for Money (VFM).

Renewal: Possible extension of up to two years (24 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513653 |
| 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 | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,995 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MELVILLE HA |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1AZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## 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

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513653
- 17 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510103

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510103&idx=3
  31st July 2024 - Guidance document with changed paragraph in red. Updated to reflect the correct marking procedure.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510103&idx=1
  17th July 2024 - SPD Guidance Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510103&idx=2
  17th July 2024 - ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510103
  Provision of External Audit Services - INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513653
  Provision of External Audit Services - INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.melville.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771465
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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