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title: "KHA Provision of External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832616"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# KHA Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832616

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Knowes Housing Association Ltd, located in Clydebank, Scotland, seeking to acquire annual external audit services under the title "KHA Provision of External Audit Services". The procurement falls under the industry category of Housing and Community Amenities and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender is currently in the tender stage, requiring submissions via electronic submission before 12 noon on 25th June 2026. This open procurement is set to begin the award process on the same day after the submission deadline. The delivery location for the services is Faifley, Clydebank, UKM81.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses experienced in external auditing services, particularly those familiar with regulations governed by the Scottish Housing Regulator and other relevant authorities. The contract evaluation will be based on a 60% quality and 40% price assessment, providing chances for firms that can demonstrate exemplary technical and suitability criteria. Businesses adept in adhering to the standards of the latest Statement of Recommended Practice would find this an attractive proposition to enhance their presence in the housing and community sector, especially within public law-governed bodies. Firms capable of electronic submission through designated channels will be well-positioned to take advantage of this bidding opportunity.

## Notice

Provision of annual external audit services to Knowes Housing Association Ltd. Please see the Provision of External Audit Services Invitation to Tender Document within the additional documents area for a fuller description of the service being tendered.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Quality/ Price Assessment will be evaluated on a 60% quality/ 40% price weighted basis to determine the Candidate's total score.

Renewal: Renewal annually at AGM up to a maximum of 84 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556377 |
| 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | KNOWES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD |
| Locality | CLYDEBANK |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G81 5BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilpatrick |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556377

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556377
  KHA Provision of External Audit Services - Provision of annual external audit services to Knowes Housing Association Ltd. Please see the Provision of External Audit Services Invitation to Tender Document within the additional documents area for a fuller description of the service being tendered.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.knowes.org
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832616
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=832616
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832616
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/dumbarton-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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