Statutory Audit Services for Social Housing Provider

First Garden Cities Homes Limited is a Registered Provider of Social Housing formed in March 2020 through the merger of Howard Cottage Housing Association (established 1911) and Welwyn Garden City Housing Association (established 1961). The organisation manages affordable housing across Letchworth and Welwyn Garden City and operates an active development programme. We are seeking a qualified UK-based audit firm to provide statutory audit services. The new contract will commence on 1 April 2027, following the expiration of our current contract on 31 March 2027. This is a competitive procurement conducted under the Procurement Act 2023, with no option to extend the current arrangement. Key Requirements: - Audit of financial statements prepared under UK Housing Statement of Recommended Practice and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice - Demonstrable current experience auditing social housing providers - Strong knowledge of the social housing sector and regulatory environment for Registered Providers - Desirable: dedicated specialist Social Housing audit team First Garden Cities Homes welcomes market engagement from suitably qualified firms during this pre-tender phase to discuss relevant expertise, sector experience, and available capacity.