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Published 10 May 2024, 09:15 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Audit Services for GreenSquareAccord

Official notice

Authority: Greensquareaccord (Central government)

ServicesOpen procedure
Published estimate£1,030,000≈ £206k / year
Submissions closed 10 Jun 2024
Contract term 5 yrsends 7 Jul 2029 · extension options published · starts 8 Jul 2024

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The main objective of this procurement is to secure external audit services for the financial statements audit of GSA (including all subsidiaries), along with service charge audits.External audit services are a key part of the overall assurance framework for both the Board and external regulator (RSH) and we are required to have an annual external audit on the above areas. As such, a provider is required to have clear understanding and expertise in the requirements of the Accounting Direction and Housing SORP.

CPV: Auditing services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1External audit services are a key part of the overall assurance framework for both,…Renewal 5 yrs

External audit services are a key part of the overall assurance framework for both, the Board and external regulator (RSH) and we are required to have an annual, external audit on the above areas. As such, a provider is required to have clear, understanding and expertise in the requirements of the Accounting Direction and Housing SORP.

Contract period: 8 Jul 2024 – 7 Jul 2029 (5 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: Initial 3 year term with two +1 extensions availableVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    N/A

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
10 May 2024, 09:15 BST
Last source update
10 May 2024, 09:15 BST
Award evaluation window
10 Jun 2024 – …
Authority reference
TENDER/00000394
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-014901
Classification (CPV)
Auditing services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-045875 Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

The Contracting Authority will enter into this contract following a 10 calendar day standstill period starting on the day after the notification of the result. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or who are at risk of harm by a breach of the Regulations to bring proceedings in the High Court. Any such proceedings must be brought within the limitation period specified by the Regulations according to the remedy sought.

How it was run

Official notice
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Submission deadline
10 Jun 2024, 14:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
10 Jun 2024, 14:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

10 May 2024 → 8 Jul 2024 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published
    10 May 2024, 09:15 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    10 Jun 2024, 14:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    10 Jun 2024, 14:00 BST
  4. Contract starts
    8 Jul 2024, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

GreenSquareAccord Limited

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawHousing and community amenities RS007418 Methuen Park, Chippenham, UK, SN14 0GUContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal Courts of JusticeReview body London
  • The Cabinet OfficeReview contact point London

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria