Award

External Audit and Finance Services

ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Sep 2019 at 00:00

Tender

31 Jul 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Zero Waste Scotland Ltd seeks to appoint a contractor for "External Audit and Finance Services". This service falls within the environmental protection industry category and is set in Stirling, UK. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure, currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 10:00 on 2nd September 2019. Interested parties can find more information on Zero Waste Scotland's website.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in audit and financial advisory services, particularly those with experience in statutory audits and compliance with Scottish Government regulations. Companies that can demonstrate strong qualifications, relevant experience, and vital insurance coverage will likely thrive in this competitive process, which aims to shortlist six suitable candidates for further consideration.

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Notice Title

External Audit and Finance Services

Notice Description

Zero Waste Scotland wishes to appoint a Contractor for the provision of external audit services for annual statutory financial statements, Statement of Compliance and advice on technical accounting and other financial matters as necessary

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirements of this Contract are as follows: a) planning, management and execution of an annual external audit of Zero Waste Scotland's financial statements and Statement of Compliance required by the Scottish Government b) liaison and co-ordination with Zero Waste Scotland's internal Finance Team to ensure a full exchange of information c) reporting of progress on external audit to Management and the Audit & Risk Committee, including attendance at Audit & Risk Committee meetings and Board Meetings as appropriate d)provision of advice on applicable accounting standards to be followed e) provision of advice and support on technical updates and other financial matters as requested and appropriate The Contractor may be requested to support the following: a) First Level Control covering the administrative, financial, technical and physical aspects of Zero Waste Scotland's involvement in the ProCirc transnational project, as appropriate b) internal audit services to consider the adequacy of controls, financial and otherwise, necessary to secure propriety, economy, efficiency and effectiveness across all activities in the organisation c) preparation of corporation tax calculation and return, and submission to HMRC return d) provision of advice in relation to VAT and corporation tax. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: This agreement may be extended by up to a further two (2) 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance, continued funding and prior agreement between Zero Waste Scotland and the Contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000592519
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366171
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Future procurement of this service will take place during the final Contract Year (including where an optional extension period) and in such time as to allow smooth transition between service providers as necessary.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 1QZ
Post Town
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
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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