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Appointment of External Auditors

SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Futures Trust is currently managing the procurement process for the "Appointment of External Auditors," aiming to engage a single provider to undertake auditing for the Scottish Futures Trust and its investment subsidiary, Scottish Futures Trust Investments Limited, for a tenure of up to four years. This tender is an open procedure, and the tender period closes on 16 November 2017. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, the contract has a total value of £120,000 and is classified under the services industry category, specifically focusing on auditing and financial control services.

This opportunity presents significant potential for firms specialising in audit services, particularly those with experience in public sector engagements or financial controls. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the financial and accounting sectors may find this tender particularly advantageous to expand their client portfolio. The external audit role not only involves standard financial reporting but also encompasses additional advisory services regarding taxation and compliance, allowing for a comprehensive service offering that could attract clients seeking robust financial governance.

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Notice Title

Appointment of External Auditors

Notice Description

SFT wishes to appoint a single provider to undertake the role of auditor for SFT and its subsidiary investment company, Scottish Futures Trust Investments Limited (SFTI) for a period of up to 4 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the work required from the successful bidder covers the SFT Group comprising Scottish Futures Trust Limited and Scottish Futures Trust Investments Limited and comprises: 1. External Audit of Group companies; 2. Financial controls and procedures testing; and 3. Additional support regarding tax advice, VAT advice or other requirement required by SFT's Audit Committee or management. Further details are provided within the procurement documents.

Options: SFT may from time to time require additional advice relating to Tax advice, VAT advice or other requirements subject to the caps placed on non-audit fees by the Group Audit Committee.

Renewal: SFT at its entire discretion reserves the right to extend the appointment by a further year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000516322
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC302862
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,145 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20178 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 FUTURES TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mailbox@scottishfuturestrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315100800

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 1DF
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTT-MONCRIEFF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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