Award

Provision of External Audit Services

ABERTAY UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Mar 2022 at 08:47

Award

10 Sep 2021 at 12:45

Tender

30 Jun 2021 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

Abertay University is seeking to engage external audit services through an open procurement process designated as "Provision of External Audit Services." The tender, completed as of September 2021, specifically requires an external auditor to report on the university's financial statements annually and deliver a report regarding a funds audit for the Student Award Agency Scotland. The contract was awarded to Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP for a total amount of £170,000, with the contract's signing date recorded as 7 September 2021. The procurement locations pertain to Dundee City within the United Kingdom, and auditing services are classified under the CPV code 79212000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the auditing and financial consultancy industry, particularly for firms experienced in higher education audits. Companies that possess strong technical credentials and meet the specified award criteria, including general and contract administration requirements, would find themselves well-positioned to contribute to such contracts. The emphasis on quality in the bidding process highlights the necessity for bidders to demonstrate proficiency and credibility in auditing practices, which can ultimately lead to fruitful engagements and enhanced reputation in the sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

Abertay University require the provision of an External Auditor to report on the Universities Financial Statements Annually and to submit a report based on a Funds Audit to the Student Award Agency Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of External Auditor to report on the University's Financial Statement annually and to submit a report based on a Funds Audit to the Student Award Agency Scotland

Renewal: Up to a period of 36 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c1f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005493-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£308,116 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERTAY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@abertay.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382308995

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1HG
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDERSON ANDERSON & BROWN

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