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title: "External Audit and Taxation Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000809143"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANOR ESTATES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED"
published: "2025-11-24"
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# External Audit and Taxation Services

Buyer: MANOR ESTATES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000809143

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Manor Estates Housing Association Limited invites tenders for 'External Audit and Taxation Services' in Edinburgh, focusing on the 'Housing and Community Amenities' sector. This procurement, in partnership with Lister Housing Co-operative Ltd, employs a selective method through a restricted procedure. The tender is at the active stage, with interested parties required to submit electronic responses by the 1st of October, 2025. The procurement includes a significant contract valued at £262,500, spanning an initial five years with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The quality and price criteria are evenly weighted in the award decision, and suppliers should prepare for the second stage of the process beginning on the 3rd of October, 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for firms specialising in audit and taxation services. Businesses with the capability to deliver high-quality auditing and taxation support, particularly those familiar with the housing association domain, are well-positioned to benefit. The engagement supports business growth by offering a long-term contract which could enhance a company's portfolio and leverage expertise in public sector services. Companies with robust electronic submission capabilities and a strategic approach to community benefits proposals will be particularly competitive in this tender process.

## Notice

External Audit and taxation services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of future audit and related services commencing with the audit of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026. Although this is a joint invitation from Manor Estates Group (MEG) and Lister Housing Co-operative Ltd (LHC) neither organisation is bound by the decision of the other. Scope of Service to follow in ITT.

Renewal: 5 years initial contract with potential for 2*1 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544129 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £262,500 |
| Lots value | £262,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £265,780 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANOR ESTATES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | LISTER HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE LTD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 1RW |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544129
- 3 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538399

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538399
  External Audit and Taxation Services - External Audit and taxation services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544129
  External Audit and Taxation Services - External Audit and taxation services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.manorestates.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809143
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/

## Provenance

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