How to win: External Audit Services

About this contract

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.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Taff Housing Association scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £130,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 13 April 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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