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P26-0044 External Audit Services

Scottish Enterprise

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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19 Nov 2025 at 16:45

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Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 16:10

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17 Feb 2022 at 14:35

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Tender

15 Nov 2021 at 14:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise, a regional agency based in Glasgow, is seeking to appoint a supplier for the provision of external audit services to its subsidiary companies. This tender falls under the services category with a focus on auditing services as classified under CPV code 79212000. The procurement process is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure to ensure broad participation. This opportunity is related to climate change and includes requirements to complete a Climate Change Plan template. The tender submission deadline is set for 22nd December 2025, with an anticipated contract period from 16th February 2026 to 30th November 2029. The total estimated value of the contract is £150,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses proficient in auditing and financial services, especially those familiar with the workings of regional and subsidiary entities. With factors like project team experience, audit methodology, and sector knowledge being key criteria, firms with robust audit teams and comprehensive strategic approaches stand to benefit. Additionally, businesses that ensure adherence to the outlined criteria, such as Fair Work First initiatives, will likely gain competitive advantages. Organisations that can efficiently manage electronic submissions and have a keen understanding of the regional economic landscape are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P26-0044 External Audit Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a supplier to deliver External Audit Services to Scottish Enterprise in respect of its subsidiary companies. There are currently 9 subsidiary companies (excluding dormant companies). Over the period of this tender there may be adjustments to the number of subsidiaries to be audited. The subsidiaries range in size and nature of business but include the Glasgow Science Centre group of Companies.

Lot Information

Subsidiary Companies

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a supplier to deliver External Audit Services to Scottish Enterprise in respect of its subsidiary companies. There are currently 9 subsidiary companies (excluding dormant companies). Over the period of this tender there may be adjustments to the number of subsidiaries to be audited. The subsidiaries range in size and nature of business but include the Glasgow Science Centre group of Companies. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract will be for an period of approximately 33 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

Scottish Enterprise Pension and Life Assurance Scheme

Lot 2 is to engage external auditor to audit the Scottish Enterprise Pension and Life Assurance Scheme. SEPLAS is a final salary pension scheme established by Scottish Enterprise for the benefit of its employees. It is envisaged that the contract will start February 2022

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of approximately 33 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f6aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075403-2025
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£215,060 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
42 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Enterprise
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Johnston Carmichael

Thomson Cooper

Further Information

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