External Audit 2027 onwards

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Estimated value

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

04 Jun 2026

Deadline 11 Jun 2026

Description

Our intention is to appoint an experienced external audit provider to deliver statutory audit services to Delta Housing Ltd and its subsidiaries. The contracted services will support Delta in meeting its regulatory, statutory, and financial reporting obligations, while ensuring high‐quality assurance over the Group’s financial position, controls and governance. The Auditor must be authorised to audit Public Interest Entities (PIEs) in the UK and registered with the FRC for this purpose. The Auditor shall provide; • An independent and statutory external audit service for the Group and all registered and non‐registered subsidiaries, in accordance with UK auditing standards. • Clear, timely and accurate audit opinions for all required entities. • Constructive, risk‐based insight to support robust financial governance, internal controls and Value for Money (vfm). • Review of internal financial controls relevant to financial reporting. • Audit planning, interim audit, year end audit and clearance meetings. • Review of key accounting judgements and treatment of areas of material estimation. • Attendance at relevant governance meetings, including Audit and Risk Committee. • Provision of audit reports, management letters and recommendations alongside certificates of compliance to our lenders. The estimated total value is based on the initial four year term of the contract.

Scope

Reference
DH-2026-0001
Total value
£864,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Nov 2026 to 31 Oct 2030
Possible extension to 31 Oct 2036

Up to a further six years at Delta Housing’s discretion, including satisfactory performance by the Auditor

Main category
services
CPV classifications
79210000
Contract locations
East of England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
PricingPricingprice30.00%
QualityQualityquality70.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
05 Jun 2026, 1:00 pm
Submission deadline
11 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9YERQ5YHX3
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure