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Forensic Accountancy

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

10 Jan 2025 at 10:29

Tender

25 Oct 2024 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking to procure services under the title "Forensic Accountancy" within the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage. The open procedure involves providing the forensic accountancy service, with a specified contract value of £100,000 and a contract period of 360 days. The procurement stage began in October 2024 and includes key deadlines, such as the tender period ending on November 14, 2024. The region covered by the contract is Scotland (UKM), and the procurement involves electronic submissions and adherence to specific financial and technical criteria.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic accountancy, especially those with relevant experience in providing high-quality auditing and fiscal services. Companies that can showcase robust supply chain management, comply with environmental management standards, and possess the necessary professional qualifications (CPA or CCAB) are well-suited to compete. The emphasis on quality (70%) and price (30%) allows businesses to highlight their expertise and competitive pricing strategies. Additionally, businesses capable of managing prompt and effective payments within their supply chains will find favourable consideration, which fosters growth and encourages participation in future public contracts.

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Notice Title

Forensic Accountancy

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Forensic Accountant.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Forensic Accountant.

Options: There may be additional assessments as part of this contract agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b150
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000786-2025
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Maxine Mullen
Contact Email
maxine.mullen@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS

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