Tender

External Audit Services - Statutory Audit

SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)

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Tender

19 Jul 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gaelic Media Service (Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig) is inviting tenders for the "External Audit Services - Statutory Audit". This procurement is categorized under the services industry and is located in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, UK. Currently, the tender is in the planning stage with a submission deadline set for 5 p.m. on 17th August 2018. The contract is expected to commence for the financial year ending on 31st March 2019, and the successful bidder will have an opportunity for a potential duration of up to 5 years, subject to annual reappointment by the Board.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specializing in accountancy and auditing, particularly those with experience in statutory audits. Companies with expertise in the broadcasting sector and the Gaelic language would find themselves at a competitive advantage. The procurement method adopted is open, providing equal opportunity for all compliant businesses to submit their proposals. Interested parties should prepare to demonstrate their technical capabilities, past performance, and the specific qualifications of key personnel relevant to the statutory audit of MG ALBA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services - Statutory Audit

Notice Description

MG ALBA is the organisation established to administer the Gaelic Broadcasting Fund. It also operates the Gaelic Television Channel BBC ALBA in partnership with the BBC. You are invited to tender for the annual statutory audit of MG ALBA commencing with the current financial year ending 31st March 2019. This appointment which requires the approval of Ofcom will last for a period of up to 5 years and will be subject to annual reappointment by the Board of MG ALBA. MG ALBA's main offices are in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis and it is here that site work for the audit will take place. It is anticipated that a planning meeting takes place early in April with the audit fieldwork completed by early May. Accounts require Board approval and audit sign-off in May to accommodate the requirement of presenting the Annual Report & Accounts to The Scottish Government in early July.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The following is background information on MG ALBA to assist in your consideration of the offer to tender. 1. Statutory remit The remit of MG ALBA (the operating name of Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gaidhlig or Gaelic Media Service) under the Communications Act 2003 is to ensure that high quality television programmes in Gaelic are made available to persons in Scotland. In partnership with the BBC, MG ALBA has established BBC ALBA, the Gaelic digital service. MG ALBA is regulated by Ofcom, funded by the Scottish Government and reports to The Scottish Government. 2. Nature of business MG ALBA is committed to securing the distribution of BBC ALBA on all digital platforms and a sustainable future for Gaelic broadcasting. MG ALBA also works with producers to promote development, training and the use of Gaelic as the working language of the Gaelic production sector. 3. Details of MG ALBA funding & activities MG ALBA is funded by the Scottish Government. Annual Reports and Accounts up to the year ended 31 March 2018 can be found on the MG ALBA website page http://www.mgalba.com/about/corporate/reports-plans.html 4. Operations: - Commissioning for BBC ALBA - Multi-year programme production contracts with independent production companies ("Volume deals"), two published commissioning rounds per annum - Broadcasting - scheduling and promoting BBC ALBA, intellectual property in programming and programme audits - Technical operations and compliance of media to broadcast standards - Properties/locations - Stornoway, Inverness and Glasgow - Programme development; industry training; communications and promotions; administration; digital and social media. 5. Accounting systems; accounting reporting; transactions; payroll. MG ALBA uses the TAS accounting software to process all transactions and produce management reports. There are in the region of 8,000 transactions per annum in total. The finance team produces monthly management accounts and quarterly accounts reports and analysis. The annual statutory accounts are also prepared by the finance team. The payroll processing is outsourced. MG ALBA has 35 permanent staff. 6. Systems of internal control A description of MG ALBA's reporting procedures, the composition of the Board and the remit of the Board's sub-committees, Audit & Assurance Committee, Nominations Committee and Standards Committee, can be found in the Annual Report following the link in 3 above. Tenders should include the following: - The fee for the first year of the contract period specifying what is included in the charges. Costs should cover the audit and quarterly meetings with the Director of Finance, an audit planning meeting and an audit review meeting with the Audit and Assurance Committee. Costs should be provided on a fixed price basis; - CVs of the Audit Partner and Manager; - Other areas of expertise that MG ALBA could call upon for technical support and advice as required; - An explanation of the audit approach and the firm's policy in relation to continuity of staff involved in the audit; - An indication of the level of Gaelic expertise within the company; - An indication of the level of expertise within the company in relation to the broadcasting industry in the UK. Tenders should be emailed to finance@mgalba.com before 5p.m. on 17th August 2018 being the closing time and date for applications. Shortlisted firms will be invited to deliver a presentation to members of the MG ALBA Audit & Assurance Committee and Senior Management Team on a mutually convenient date in early September 2018. Should you wish to tender for this appointment and require further information or clarification of any of the above please contact me at neil.graham@mgalba.com

Renewal: 3 year contract with the option to extend to 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000550585
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325763
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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
19 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2018Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)
Contact Name
Neil M Graham
Contact Email
neil.graham@mgalba.com
Contact Phone
+44 1851705550

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS1 2SD
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325763
    External Audit Services - Statutory Audit - MG ALBA is the organisation established to administer the Gaelic Broadcasting Fund. It also operates the Gaelic Television Channel BBC ALBA in partnership with the BBC. You are invited to tender for the annual statutory audit of MG ALBA commencing with the current financial year ending 31st March 2019. This appointment which requires the approval of Ofcom will last for a period of up to 5 years and will be subject to annual reappointment by the Board of MG ALBA. MG ALBA's main offices are in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis and it is here that site work for the audit will take place. It is anticipated that a planning meeting takes place early in April with the audit fieldwork completed by early May. Accounts require Board approval and audit sign-off in May to accommodate the requirement of presenting the Annual Report & Accounts to The Scottish Government in early July.

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