Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0659a7
- Published by:
- Taff Housing Association
- Authority ID:
- AA62085
- Publication date:
- 08 April 2026
- Deadline date:
- 20 April 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- Yes
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The primary objective of this tender is to appoint an external auditor to:
• The auditor will be expected to prepare an annual audit plan and timetable for discussion with the Executive.
• Perform statutory audits in accordance with applicable accounting and auditing standards including Statement of Recommended Practise (SORP) for Housing Associations and UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Express an independent opinion on financial statements
• To evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls relevant to financial reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve financial practices and fraud and risk management
• To give assurance to Audit and Risk Committee on the financial management of the Association.
Full notice text
Changes to notice
Description
The closing date of the tender has been extended to 9AM on 20th April 2026, presentations to be held 29th or 30th April 2026
Scope
Procurement reference
FIN057
Procurement description
The primary objective of this tender is to appoint an external auditor to:
• The auditor will be expected to prepare an annual audit plan and timetable for discussion with the Executive.
• Perform statutory audits in accordance with applicable accounting and auditing standards including Statement of Recommended Practise (SORP) for Housing Associations and UK GAAP/IFRS.
• Express an independent opinion on financial statements
• To evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls relevant to financial reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve financial practices and fraud and risk management
• To give assurance to Audit and Risk Committee on the financial management of the Association.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
130000 GBP to 130000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 August 2026, 00:00AM to 31 July 2031, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
Taff Housing Association
Identification register:
Address 1: Alexandra House
Town/City: Cardiff
Postcode: CF5 1JD
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://taffhousing.co.uk/
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNRL-4749-WBZG
Contact name: Lynne Williams
Email: lynne.williams@taffhousing.co.uk
Telephone: 02920259110
Organisation type: Public undertaking
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
Lot value (estimated)
130000 GBP Excluding VAT
156000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 August 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 July 2031, 23:59PM
Participation
Conditions of participation
Please refer to ITT price is not the only award criterion and all selection criteria are stated in the procurement documents
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Experience
Description
Experience of service provider, team, service delivery, communication, presentation
Weighting: 70.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Value for Money
Description
Annual cost of service
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
20 April 2026, 09:00AM
Enquiry deadline
17 April 2026, 12:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/submission via sell 2 wales postbox facility
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Documents
Document type
Bidding documents
Description
External Audit Tender 2026
Coding
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Notice details
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- Publication date:
- 08 April 2026
- Deadline date:
- 20 April 2026 09:00
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Version:
- 2
- Authority name:
- Taff Housing Association
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- Publication date:
- 20 February 2026
- Deadline date:
- 13 April 2026 12:00
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- Taff Housing Association
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a
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