---
title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787178"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PROSPECT COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD"
published: "2025-01-31"
---

# External Audit Services

Buyer: PROSPECT COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787178

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## Summary

Prospect Community Housing Ltd is inviting tenders for "External Audit Services" in the housing and community amenities sector. The procurement process is at the tender stage with the procedure being conducted via a restricted method. The location for the delivery is at 6 Westburn Avenue, Edinburgh, EH14 2TH. The contract value is estimated at £100,800.00, and the deadline for electronic submissions is set for 3 March 2025, with an expected contract period of 7 years commencing with the audit of financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2026. Key contact for this tender is Mr Brendan Fowler, available at brendan.fowler@prospectch.org.uk and +44 1314585480.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in the provision of external audit services, particularly those registered and holding appropriate auditor accreditation. The long-term nature of the contract, extending over a seven-year period, offers a steady engagement and potential for building a lasting relationship with Prospect Community Housing Ltd. Companies with robust experience in auditing, particularly in the public sector or housing associations, will find this procurement opportunity fitting well within their expertise and business growth strategies.

## Notice

External Audit Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Prospect Community Housing wishes to engage registered auditors to provide external audit and related services to the association for 7 years commencing with the audit of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522961 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,800 |
| Lots value | £100,800 |
| 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 | PROSPECT COMMUNITY HOUSING LTD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 2TH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522961

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522961&idx=1
  31st January 2025 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522961&idx=2
  31st January 2025 - ESPD Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522961
  External Audit Services - External Audit Services

## Notice URLs

- http://www.prospectch.org.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787178
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=787178
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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