--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801934" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801934" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801934.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801934.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LANGSTANE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD" published: "2025-10-17" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: LANGSTANE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801934 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801934) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801934.json) ## Summary Langstane Housing Association Ltd, a registered social landlord and charity based in Aberdeen, has initiated a public procurement process seeking external audit services. This tender, titled "External Audit Services," falls under the industry category of "Housing and community amenities" and is located in Aberdeen, within the UKM50 region. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 30th July 2025, and the intended contract start in September 2025. The chosen procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic submissions facilitated through Public Contracts Scotland. The contract will initially cover audits for financial statements ending 31 March 2026 and is valued at approximately GBP150,000 over its full term, which may include two optional one-year extensions. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses with expertise in external auditing, particularly those with experience auditing housing associations. Businesses of all sizes in the professional services sector who can demonstrate the necessary qualifications and a strong track record in relevant past experiences are encouraged to apply. The tender also requires bidders to propose community benefits as part of the contract's delivery, which could enhance their corporate responsibility profile. Furthermore, businesses that offer electronic invoicing and can adhere to rigorous performance monitoring standards will be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Langstane Housing Group has awarded a contract for an external auditor. The contract will start in November 2025 with the first audit being in relation to the financial statements ending 31 March 2026. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Langstane Housing Group is awarding a contract for external audits. The contract will start in November 2025 with the first audit being in relation to the financial statements ending 31 March 2026.. Community benefits will be required Options: There may be additional (related) services required over the course of the contract. The supplier will be asked to provide quotations for any additional work. Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions - optional ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541628 | | 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 | 17 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | June 2030 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANGSTANE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB24 1SL | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RSM UK AUDIT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541628 - 23 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533101 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533101&idx=1 23rd June 2025 - Schedule 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533101&idx=2 23rd June 2025 - Schedule 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533101&idx=3 23rd June 2025 - Schedule 3 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533101&idx=4 23rd June 2025 - Schedule 4 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533101 External Audit Services - Langstane Housing Group comprises Langstane Housing Association and Langstane Property Limited. Langstane Housing Association is a registered social landlord and a registered charity based in Aberdeen. The group owns 2,988 properties in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. The group is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced external auditor. The contract is likely to start in September 2025 with the first audit being in relation to the financial statements ending 31 March 2026. The annual value is circa GBP30,000. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541628 External Audit Services - Langstane Housing Group has awarded a contract for an external auditor. The contract will start in November 2025 with the first audit being in relation to the financial statements ending 31 March 2026. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.langstane-ha.co.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801934 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801934. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000801934.json.