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Auditor for Audit Scotland

SCOTTISH COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC AUDIT

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01 Nov 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Commission for Public Audit (SCPA) has completed a public procurement process for the contract titled "Auditor for Audit Scotland". The procurement, conducted under an open procedure, falls within the services industry category and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The contract was awarded on 26 October 2016, and it involves auditing the accounts of Audit Scotland annually as per the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000. Potential contractors were required to possess experience in auditing annual accounts within the public sector context and not engage in audits for Audit Scotland during the contract duration.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in auditing and consultancy services, particularly those with a strong track record in the public sector. Firms that can demonstrate relevant experience and expertise in financial audits and examinations of economy, efficiency, and effectiveness may find this an excellent avenue for securing governmental contracts. Engaging in public sector projects like this can enhance a business's credibility and expand its client base in similar contracts within the public domain.

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Notice Title

Auditor for Audit Scotland

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, on behalf of the Scottish Commission for Public Audit requires a Contractor to audit the accounts of Audit Scotland on an annual basis, as defined in the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000. The Contractor may also be required to carry out examinations into Economy, Efficiency and Effectiveness or other audit needs as required. The Contractor must have experience of auditing annual accounts within a public sector context and must not carry out audits on behalf of Audit Scotland for the duration of the Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, on behalf of the Scottish Commission for Public Audit requires a Contractor to audit the accounts of Audit Scotland on an annual basis, as defined in the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000. The Contractor may be required to carry out examinations into Economy, Efficiency and Effectiveness or other audit needs as required. The Contractor must have experience of auditing annual accounts within a public sector context and must not carry out audits on behalf of Audit Scotland for the duration of the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000469141
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV262413
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

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 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20169 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC AUDIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@parliament.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313486620

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV262413
    Auditor for Audit Scotland - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, on behalf of the Scottish Commission for Public Audit requires a Contractor to audit the accounts of Audit Scotland on an annual basis, as defined in the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000. The Contractor may also be required to carry out examinations into Economy, Efficiency and Effectiveness or other audit needs as required. The Contractor must have experience of auditing annual accounts within a public sector context and must not carry out audits on behalf of Audit Scotland for the duration of the Contract.

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