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title: "RCH632 - External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789090"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "RIVER CLYDE HOMES"
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# RCH632 - External Audit Services

Buyer: RIVER CLYDE HOMES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789090

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## Summary

River Clyde Homes (RCH) is currently in the tender stage for their contract "RCH632 - External Audit Services." The contract is open for procurement via an open procedure and pertains to the Housing and Community Amenities sector, specifically for performing external audits of River Clyde Homes and Home Fix Scotland. The location for this contract is within the Inverclyde region, identified as UKM83. Interested parties need to submit their tenders electronically by 19th February 2025 at 12:00 PM, which also marks the beginning of the award period. The contract will initially run for two years with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in external auditing services. Companies that specialise in financial audits, compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing advisory services on accounting standards would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will have the chance to build a long-term relationship with RCH, enhancing their portfolio with work in the public housing sector. Firms specialising in both external and internal audits are welcome to bid but must note that a single company will not be awarded both contracts. This opportunity is ideal for firms aiming to expand their presence in the public sector and housing industry.

## Notice

River Clyde Homes (RCH) require a company to perform the external audit of River Clyde Homes and Home Fix Scotland, in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including the expectations of the Scottish Housing Regulator.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

River Clyde Homes is looking to procure an experienced company to perform external audit services in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including the expectations of the Scottish Housing Regulator. The scope of works is as follows: - Present the auditor's report to the RCH Audit & Finance Committee identifying significant weaknesses in internal controls or accounting process. - Submit a Final Audit Findings (FAF) Report to the Audit & Finance Committee - Present the audit report to the company's membership at the Annual General Meeting - Certify annual returns of covenant compliance to RCH lenders, before Annual General Meeting, and such other returns and certifications as they or a Regulator may require. - Liaise effectively with our Internal auditors, managers and staff as required to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services. - Provide advice on the adherence to Accounting Standards, Financial Reporting Standards and Audit Standards as they apply to RCH. - Provide accountancy / taxation advice in respect of any legislative changes or proposed changes that would arise from time to time, where RCH would require such clarification. - Provide Corporate Taxation advice and services as required. Your offer should be based on 25 days per annum of audit work. The appointment will initially be for a period of two years, with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods, subject to the agreement of the successful bidder. Concurrently, RCH are also tendering for an Internal Audit Service. Although companies may tender for both the internal and external audit services contracts, it should be clearly noted that the same company will not be awarded both contracts. In the event that a company is the preferred bidder for both contracts, they will be given the option to choose which contract they wish to undertake, with the second highest rated bidder being awarded the other commission.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial two-year duration. RCH may wish at its sole discretion to extend any resultant agreement following this date for up to a further two, twelve-month periods subject to the agreement of the successful bidder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522755 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2029 |

## 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 | RIVER CLYDE HOMES |
| Locality | GREENOCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA15 2UZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde East Central |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
- 90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522755

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522755&idx=1
  29th January 2025 - RCH632 - External Audit Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522755&idx=2
  29th January 2025 - RCH632 - Appendix A - Tender Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522755&idx=3
  29th January 2025 - RCH632 - Appendix B - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522755&idx=4
  29th January 2025 - RCH632 - Appendix C - Contract Ts & Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522755&idx=5
  29th January 2025 - RCH632 - Appendix D - Certification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522755
  RCH632 - External Audit Services - River Clyde Homes (RCH) require a company to perform the external audit of River Clyde Homes and Home Fix Scotland, in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, including the expectations of the Scottish Housing Regulator.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=789090
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=789090
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