--- title: "PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT AND TAXATION SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803594" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803594" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803594.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803594.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD" published: "2025-07-07" --- # PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT AND TAXATION SERVICES Buyer: HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803594 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803594) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803594.json) ## Summary The Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association Ltd, located in Edinburgh, has initiated a tender process for the provision of external audit and taxation services. This opportunity falls under the 'Housing and community amenities' category and utilises an open procurement method. The primary objective of the contract is to perform an independent audit of the statutory financial statements for compliance with relevant laws and standards. Interested parties are advised that the tender submission deadline is set for 4th August 2025 at noon, with the award period beginning shortly after on the same day. The anticipated contract commencement is January 2026, extending until December 2028, with a potential renewal for an additional two years. This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in audit and taxation services, presenting a chance to engage with a key player in the housing sector. Companies with expertise in auditing particularly within the regulatory framework of governance and financial management will find this contract highly aligned with their competencies. The open procedure allows a broader range of businesses to participate, fostering competitive growth and potential partnerships with Hanover, thereby expanding business portfolios and enhancing visibility in the public sector market. ## Notice Provision of External Audit and Taxation services. The service provision will start from January 2026 the principal requirement is for the provision of an external audit service to independently audit the statutory financial statements of Hanover for compliance with applicable law, auditing and accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of External Audit and Taxation services. The service provision will start from January 2026 the principal requirement is for the provision of an external audit service to independently audit the statutory financial statements of Hanover for compliance with applicable law, auditing and accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law. Renewal: 2 Years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534063 | | 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 | 7 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 29 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## 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 | HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH7 4NS | | 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 | Leith Walk | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212300 - Statutory audit services ## Release History - 7 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534063 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534063&idx=1 7th July 2025 - ITT-PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT AND TAXATION SERVICES - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534063&idx=2 7th July 2025 - SPECIFICATION - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534063&idx=3 7th July 2025 - QUALITY QUESTIONNAIRE - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534063&idx=4 7th July 2025 - CERTIFICATE OF BONAFIDE TENDER - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534063&idx=5 7th July 2025 - DECLARATION PAGE - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534063&idx=6 7th July 2025 - FORM OF TENDER - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534063&idx=7 7th July 2025 - PRICING SCHEDULE - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534063&idx=8 7th July 2025 - TENDER COMPLIANCE CERT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534063&idx=9 7th July 2025 - TENDER DECLARATION - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534063 PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT AND TAXATION SERVICES - Provision of External Audit and Taxation services. The service provision will start from January 2026 the principal requirement is for the provision of an external audit service to independently audit the statutory financial statements of Hanover for compliance with applicable law, auditing and accounting standards and the needs of lenders in respect of loan covenants. External audit is a requirement of the Regulatory Standards of Governance and Financial Management published by the SHR and Company Law ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hanover.scot - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803594 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=803594 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=803594 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority/noticecreate/Question602.aspx?ID=803594 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000803594. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000803594.json.