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Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited is managing a procurement process for "Audit and Tax Services," specifically focusing on External Audit Services for organisations with an annual turnover exceeding £200M. This tender falls under the industry category of "Accounting, auditing and fiscal services" and is located in the UK, primarily targeting the UKM region. The procurement stage is currently at the "Award" phase. The contract commenced on 9th February 2024, has a duration of 1080 days, and involves a budget of £1,000,000, with potential EU funding being utilised for the project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. Companies with robust experience in providing external audit services, particularly those capable of handling substantial turnover audits, would be well-suited to compete. Suppliers already involved include Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP, RSM UK Audit LLP, Henderson Loggie, KPMG, and Ernst & Young LLP, a mix of SMEs and large firms, indicating a competitive environment but also suggesting that new entrants with strong credentials in audit services stand a fair chance. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector or those seeking cross-country opportunities within the UK regions could benefit immensely from engaging in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Audit and Tax Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

External Audit >200M GBP - Purchaser body annual turnover value

External Audit Services for Purchaser body with an annual turnover value > 200M GBP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049d15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030385-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP

Ernst & Young LLP (EY)

Henderson Loggie

KPMG

RSM UK Audit LLP

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