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External Audit Service

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Apr 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Dec 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking suppliers for an External Audit Service to support its auditing needs for the financial years ending 31st July 2019 through 2021, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This procurement process is at the award stage, having concluded on 23rd April 2018, following an open procedure conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal. The deadline for bid submissions was 22nd January 2018, and the contract requires service delivery at the University’s address in Edinburgh, EH1 1HT. This procurement falls under the education sector and encompasses a total value of £850,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing and consultancy sector, particularly those with the capacity to deliver comprehensive auditing services without splitting the requirements into lots. Companies that can demonstrate a strong compliance record, relevant insurance coverage, and the ability to facilitate internship placements for University students will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms offering community benefits aligned with the University’s strategic plan will enhance their prospects in this bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Service

Notice Description

External Auditing Services for the University of Edinburgh. This requirement cannot be slit into Lots as one supplier is required to provide all links and detailed service. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T.

Lot Information

Lot 1

External Audit Services covers audit services as detailed in schedule 4 in the ITT documentation, relating to the financial years' ending 31st July 2019, 31st July 2020 and 31st July 2021 with the option to extend for a period of 2 (1+1) further financial years. This contract requires initial work during year 2018

Renewal: Two one year extensions possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000522080
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317855
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Three to five years

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
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 East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303724
    External Audit Service - External Auditing Services for the University of Edinburgh. This requirement cannot be slit into Lots as one supplier is required to provide all links and detailed service. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317855
    External Audit Service - External Auditing Services for the University of Edinburgh. This requirement cannot be slit into Lots as one supplier is required to provide all links and detailed service. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T.

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