External Audit Services

Tender description

Southern Housing are procuring External Audit Services to undertake an independent audit of Southern Housing and its related subsidiaries to be carried out in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)). Southern Housing published a Preliminary Market Engagement notice related to this procurement and have undertaken Preliminary Market Engagement. The contract will be for a maximum term of 5 years and will be subject to the annual re-appointment of the external auditors by the Southern Housing Board. The Client is targeting the following strategic objectives and added value benefits: a. Deliver work requirements in line with the scope and specified instructions b. Deliver works within the required timelines c. Proactive communication – working in partnership d. Act as a professional and informed sounding board e. Provide proactive support to the Audit & Risk Committee f. Being kept informed of forthcoming / potential changes in financial reporting requirements g. Ideas for how the external audit process could be delivered more efficiently by SH / audit firm each year.