- Value
- £1.9m
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2026 (13 days)
- Where
- London
- Lots
- 3
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2032
In plain English
Places for People Group, a major UK housing and social enterprise group, is looking to appoint an external auditor to provide statutory audit services across its businesses for five years from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032, split across 3 lots. The current auditor, MHA, will hand over during a transition and shadowing period in the 2026/27 audit cycle.
Good fit for: Established audit firms with statutory audit experience, particularly in the housing or social enterprise sector
- Must shadow and transition from the outgoing auditor
participate in a structured transition and shadowing period during the FY26/27 audit cycle
- Must be a suitably qualified and experienced audit firm
invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced audit firms
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
The Places for People Group (“PfP”) invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced audit firms to provide external audit services for the Group. PfP is one of the UK's leading social enterprises as it owns, manages and develops homes and communities across the UK. The Group comprises registered housing providers together with commercial, leisure, development and support services businesses. The purpose of this tender is to appoint an external auditor capable of delivering a high-quality, efficient and value-adding audit service across the Group. The Group's auditor for the financial year ending 31 March 2027 is MHA. The successful bidder will be expected to participate in a structured transition and shadowing period during the FY26/27 audit cycle to ensure an effective transfer of knowledge and responsibilities. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://procurementhub.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Accounting%2C-auditing-and-fiscal-services./57H2M6D999 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://procurementhub.delta-esourcing.com/respond/57H2M6D999
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 2 Oct 2026.
Similar open tenders
- Provision of Payment Platform - University of Aberdeen · University of Aberdeen · closes 19 Oct
- Auditor for Audit Scotland · Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body · closes 19 Oct
- Provision of Off-Site Storage for NatureScot Records · Scottish Natural Heritage · closes 19 Oct
- Direct Payment Payroll and Banking Service · Somerset Council · closes 20 Oct
- Transcription Services Framework · Corporate Officer of the House of Commons · closes 20 Oct
Want tenders like this, matched to your firm?
Winnable emails the few new tenders that fit you each weekday, with the catch spelled out. £29/month after a 14-day free trial (card needed to start, nothing charged during it).