Tender

External Audit Services

LINK GROUP

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Tender

17 Dec 2024 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Link Group is currently in the tender stage of procuring external audit services, classified under financial auditing services (CPV code 79212100) within the broader category of services. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, with the primary delivery location being Edinburgh. The tender period closes on 14th February 2025, and electronic submissions are accepted. The contract will run for 1800 days with potential renewals of 3 years plus two additional 1-year extensions. Businesses have until 12:00 PM on the closing date to submit their bids, with evaluations commencing immediately afterward.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in financial auditing, particularly those with experience in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. Small to medium-sized enterprises with robust audit approaches, sound knowledge of Link Group's operating environment, and innovative solutions will find this especially lucrative. The inclusion of additional evaluation criteria such as community benefit, environmental management, and fair work practices further opens opportunities for businesses committed to these principles. Registered auditors particularly stand to benefit, given the technical selection criteria requiring this registration.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

External Audit Services for the Link group of companies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of external audit services for the Link group of companies.

Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c8a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040562-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINK GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
linkprocurement@linkgroup.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3303030124

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 1RL
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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