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External Audit - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Award

19 Apr 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is seeking external audit services for itself and its subsidiaries, including the University of Aberdeen Development Trust. This procurement process, classified under the education sector, is currently in the Award stage, having completed the tender solicitation. The contract was signed on 18 April 2019, with a total value of £205,000. The open procedure method was utilised, allowing for broad participation, and the delivery will occur in Aberdeen, UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in audit services, particularly those with experience in public sector audits. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive external audit functions, including tax services, are encouraged to participate in future procurements similar to this. With the inclusion of large-scale firms like KPMG in the process, smaller audit firms may also find potential niche opportunities within this competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE for The University, its subsidiaries and the University of Aberdeen Development Trust appointment of an external provider to fulfil the external audit function.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for The University, its subsidiaries and the University of Aberdeen Development Trust appointment of an external provider to fulfil the external audit function.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000581440
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352002
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20196 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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