--- title: "External Audit 2025/26 - 2027/28" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795447" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795447" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795447.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795447.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE" published: "2025-04-04" --- # External Audit 2025/26 - 2027/28 Buyer: BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795447 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795447) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795447.json) ## Summary Blackwood Homes and Care, based in Edinburgh, has issued a tender for External Audit services for the period 2025/26 to 2027/28. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due electronically by 9 May 2025. The contract covers the Housing and Community Amenities category and will be executed in the UKM region. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from potential suppliers. Key documents including the Invitation to Tender and various appendices were published on the 4th of April 2025. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses experienced in both care and housing sectors, particularly those capable of addressing the specific needs and challenges of a growing and diversifying organisation like Blackwood Homes and Care. Ideal candidates would have a strong track record in external audit services within similar industries. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in navigating the regulatory and operational complexities of the housing and care sectors would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which includes an initial three-year period with the possibility of an additional 12-month extension based on performance. ## Notice Blackwood Homes and Care are looking to renew our External Audit services with an organisation that has experience of both care and housing for an initial contract period of 3 years from September 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Blackwood Homes and Care are looking to renew our External Audit services with an organisation that has experience of both care and housing, and understands the potential challenges facing our organisation as we grow and diversify our business in a sustainable way. Renewal: An additional 12-month extension will be available, subject to satisfactory performance ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527629 | | 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 | 4 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | June 2028 | ## 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 | BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 1DQ | | 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 | Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527629 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527629&idx=1 4th April 2025 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527629&idx=2 4th April 2025 - Appendix A - Tender Response Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527629&idx=3 4th April 2025 - Appendix B - Tender Return Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527629&idx=4 4th April 2025 - Appendix C - Blackwood Group Report and Accounts 03.2024 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527629 External Audit 2025/26 - 2027/28 - Blackwood Homes and Care are looking to renew our External Audit services with an organisation that has experience of both care and housing for an initial contract period of 3 years from September 2025. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.blackwoodgroup.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795447 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=795447 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=795447 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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