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AwardUpdate

17 May 2023 at 01:00

Award

14 Dec 2018 at 00:00

Tender

06 Mar 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by APUC Limited involves a tender for "Audit Services - Lot 1" in Stirling, UK. The procurement stage is at the "Award" stage, with key dates indicating the contract was signed on June 1, 2018, with an extension planned until October 2023. The industry category for this procurement is services, focusing on audit services for large institutions such as universities, NHS, and Scotland Excel.

This tender for audit services by APUC Limited presents opportunities for large and SME businesses specializing in audit services to compete for contracts with institutions in education, healthcare, and government sectors. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for a diverse range of businesses to participate and grow through engagements with higher education and public sector clients in Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Audit Services - Lot 1

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Audit Services including Internal, External and Tax Services to the higher education (HE) institutions and further education (FE) institutions, of Scotland, the NHS National Procurement in Scotland (and their members and affiliated bodies), Scotland Excel (and their members and affiliated bodies), and Scottish Government bodies including: Historic Environment Scotland Scottish Children's Reporter Administration Care Inspectorate/Scottish Social Services Council Police Scotland National Library of Scotland Bord na Gaidhlig Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sportscotland Scottish Public Pension Agency National Record Scotland SEPA Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Highlands and Islands Enterprise Wave Energy Scotland (subsidiary of Highlands and Islands Enterprise) Revenue Scotland Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed on Appendix E - List of Institutions.

Lot Information

Internal Audit - Large - Universities, NHS and Scotland Excel

Audit Services

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 11 June 2018 for an initial period of 3 years and will expire on the 10 June 2021. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

External Audit

External Audit Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed on Appendix E - List of Institutions

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 11 June 2018 for an initial period of 3 years and will expire on the 10 June 2021. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Tax Advice and Specialist Tax Advice

Tax Advice and Specialist Tax Advice (including foreign advice, advice on maximising tax efficiencies, and charity status) - General Information Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed on Appendix E - List of Institutions

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 11 June 2018 for an initial period of 3 years and will expire on the 10 June 2021. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Internal Audit - Small - Colleges and listed Scottish Government Bodies

Internal Audit - Small - Colleges and SG Bodies Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed on Appendix E - List of Institutions

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will commence on the 11 June 2018 for an initial period of 3 years and will expire on the 10 June 2021. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000533277
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478968
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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

79212000 - Auditing services

79220000 - Fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,400,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20188 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2022 - 10 Oct 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
February 2022

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

Azets

BDO LLP

Deloitte LLP

Ernst & Young LLP (EY)

Henderson Loggie

KPMG

KPMG LLP

Mazars LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers

RSM

RSM UK Audit LLP

Scott-Moncrieff

TIAA Ltd

Wylie & Bisset LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312781
    Tender for Audit Services - Internal, External and Tax Services - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Audit Services including Internal, External and Tax Services to the higher education (HE) institutions and further education (FE) institutions, of Scotland, the NHS National Procurement in Scotland (and their members and affiliated bodies), Scotland Excel (and their members and affiliated bodies), and Scottish Government bodies including: Historic Environment Scotland Scottish Children's Reporter Administration Care Inspectorate/Scottish Social Services Council Police Scotland National Library of Scotland Bord na Gaidhlig Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sportscotland Scottish Public Pension Agency National Record Scotland SEPA Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Highlands and Islands Enterprise Wave Energy Scotland (subsidiary of Highlands and Islands Enterprise) Revenue Scotland Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed on Appendix E - List of Institutions.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340073
    Tender for Audit Services - Internal, External and Tax Services - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Audit Services including Internal, External and Tax Services to the higher education (HE) institutions and further education (FE) institutions, of Scotland, the NHS National Procurement in Scotland (and their members and affiliated bodies), Scotland Excel (and their members and affiliated bodies), and Scottish Government bodies including: Historic Environment Scotland Scottish Children's Reporter Administration Care Inspectorate/Scottish Social Services Council Police Scotland National Library of Scotland Bord na Gaidhlig Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sportscotland Scottish Public Pension Agency National Record Scotland SEPA Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Highlands and Islands Enterprise Wave Energy Scotland (subsidiary of Highlands and Islands Enterprise) Revenue Scotland Parties eligible to use the Framework Agreement are as listed on Appendix E - List of Institutions.

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