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Title: | External Audit Services |
Notice type: | Contract Notice |
Authority: | Plus Dane Housing Limited |
Nature of contract: | Services |
Procedure: | Open |
Short Description: | Plus Dane Housing (PDH) intends to enter into a contract with a single service provider for a period of 5 years, to provide external audit services. The contract will commence in January 2020, with the first year end being 31 March 2020. |
Published: | 03/10/2019 14:42 |
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Plus Dane Housing Ltd
13-15 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9EF, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1517084636, Email: Procurement@plusdane.co.uk
Main Address: https://plusdane.delta-esourcing.com/
NUTS Code: UKD
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Accounting%2C-auditing-and-fiscal-services./N2U26ZY9D7
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Accounting%2C-auditing-and-fiscal-services./N2U26ZY9D7 to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: External Audit Services
Reference Number: PDT-18-058
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: Plus Dane Housing (PDH) intends to enter into a contract with a single service provider for a period of 5 years, to provide external audit services. The contract will commence in January 2020, with the first year end being 31 March 2020.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 300,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
79212000 - Auditing services.
79210000 - Accounting and auditing services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKD NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Plus Dane Housing (PDH) intends to enter into a contract with a single service provider for a period of 5 years, to provide external audit services. The contract will commence in January 2020, with the first year end being 31 March 2020.
The audit must be carried out in accordance with auditing standards, the relevant SORPs, and comprise such examination of the statements, underlying records and control systems as is necessary to reach an opinion of the financial statements.
The external auditor should report on significant weaknesses in accounting and internal control systems in a management letter, and review the board’s statement on internal controls. A comprehensive report should be prepared and presented to the Audit & Risk Committee and/or Board(s) as required.
The external auditor will also be required to report on other returns required by the Regulator of social housing, Homes England, lenders or other stakeholders as required as part of the service delivered
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 300,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 06/11/2019 Time: 10:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 6
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 06/11/2019
Time: 10:00
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://plusdane.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Accounting%2C-auditing-and-fiscal-services./N2U26ZY9D7
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://plusdane.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N2U26ZY9D7
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
High Court of England and Wales
Royal Courts of Justice, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1513578747
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
High Court of England and Wales
Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1517084636
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Plus Dane will observe a standstill period following the award of the Contract and conduct itself in respect of anyappeals in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
N/A
, Rossfield Road, N/A, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1517084636
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 03/10/2019
Annex A
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UK-Liverpool: Accounting, auditing and fiscal services.
Section I: Contracting authority/entity (as stated in the original notice)
I.1) Name and addresses
Plus Dane Housing Ltd
13-15 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9EF, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1517084636, Email: Procurement@plusdane.co.uk
Main Address: https://plusdane.delta-esourcing.com/
NUTS Code: UKD
Section II: Object (as stated in the original notice)
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: External Audit Services Reference number: PDT-18-058
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short Description: Plus Dane Housing (PDH) intends to enter into a contract with a single service provider for a period of 5 years, to provide external audit services. The contract will commence in January 2020, with the first year end being 31 March 2020.
Section VI: Complementary information
V1.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 09/10/2019
VI.6) Original notice reference:
Notice Reference: 2019 - 232686
Notice number in OJ S: Not Provided
Date of dispatch of the original notice: 03/10/2019
Section VII: Changes
VII.1) Information to be changed or added
VII.1.1) Reason for change: Modification of original information submitted by the contracting authority
VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 1
Section Number: IV.2.2)
Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Instead of:
Date: 06/11/2019
Local Time: 10:00
Read:
Date: 08/11/2019
Local Time: 10:00
VII.2) Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://plusdane.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Accounting%2C-auditing-and-fiscal-services./N2U26ZY9D7
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://plusdane.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N2U26ZY9D7
View Award Notice
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Plus Dane Housing Ltd
13-15 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9EF, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1517084636, Email: Procurement@plusdane.co.uk
Main Address: https://plusdane.delta-esourcing.com/
NUTS Code: UKD
I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No
I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity:
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object Of The Contract
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: External Audit Services
Reference number: PDT-18-058
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: Plus Dane Housing (PDH) intends to enter into a contract with a single service provider for a period of 5 years, to provide external audit services. The contract will commence in January 2020, with the first year end being 31 March 2020.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 276,000
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
79212000 - Auditing services.
79210000 - Accounting and auditing services.
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Plus Dane Housing (PDH) intends to enter into a contract with a single service provider for a period of 5 years, to provide external audit services. The contract will commence in January 2020, with the first year end being 31 March 2020.
The audit must be carried out in accordance with auditing standards, the relevant SORPs, and comprise such examination of the statements, underlying records and control systems as is necessary to reach an opinion of the financial statements.
The external auditor should report on significant weaknesses in accounting and internal control systems in a management letter, and review the board’s statement on internal controls. A comprehensive report should be prepared and presented to the Audit & Risk Committee and/or Board(s) as required.
The external auditor will also be required to report on other returns required by the Regulator of social housing, Homes England, lenders or other stakeholders as required as part of the service delivered
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Not Provided
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2019/S 194-471821
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No
Section V: Award of contract
Award Of Contract (No.1)
Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 13/12/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
BDO LLP
55 Baker Street, London, W1U 7EU, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI
The contractor is an SME: No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 276,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://plusdane.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=461668752
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
Royal Courts of Justice, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1513578747
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court of England and Wales
Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1517084636
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Plus Dane will observe a standstill period following the award of the Contract and conduct itself in respect of anyappeals in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
N/A
, Rossfield Road, N/A, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1517084636
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 06/01/2020