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01 Aug 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is conducting a procurement process for the provision of external audit services, titled "PURCH2767 Provision of External Audit Services". This tender is classified under the CPV code 79212000, indicating that it falls within the auditing services industry category. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions being accepted electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland portal. The key deadline for submissions is on 12 September 2025 at 12:00 BST. The procurement utilises the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, and spans a contract period of 1800 days, or approximately five years, with potential for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering audit services, particularly those with experience in providing comprehensive audit methodologies and innovative solutions. The University of Glasgow is interested in engaging with businesses that offer community benefits, such as employment opportunities and supply-chain development initiatives. Businesses that are well-suited to compete in this tender include those with robust capabilities in public liability and professional indemnity insurance, as well as a proven track record in financial sustainability as evidenced by their turnover. SMEs and supported businesses are encouraged to participate, enhancing local business growth and community engagement in the Glasgow region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PURCH2767 Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

PURCH2767 Provision of External Audit Services Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2767 Provision of External Audit Services This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT). The University is seeking to invite tenders to bid for the provision of external audit services. Please refer to the PURCH2767 - Schedule 1A - External Audit - Invitation to Tender Services document for additional information.

Renewal: 3 years fixed term with a 2 x 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045242-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79212000 - 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
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 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
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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