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Provision of External Audit

SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS')

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has initiated a procurement process for the "Provision of External Audit" services, aimed at appointing a single supplier for this role. Located in Oban, Argyll, UK, SAMS falls under the education sector as classified in the CPV scheme. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 5th February 2020, for a total value of £36,000. The submission deadline was 21st January 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for firms specialising in auditing and financial services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Suppliers with experience in external audit functions and a strong track record in educational or public sector contracts will find this procurement particularly relevant. The successful bidder, Saffery Champness LLP, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this contract, and further opportunities may arise for new entrants looking to establish a presence in this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit

Notice Description

SAM are looking to appoint a single source supplier for External Audit

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Institution is looking to award a contract to a single supplier for the provision of External Audit Services for The Scottish Association for Marine Science and its two trading subsidiaries SAMS Research Services Limited (SRSL) and SAMS Limited

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000608847
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391886
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20206 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS')
Contact Name
Julie Fraser
Contact Email
jfraser@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7823531690

Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
PA37 1QA
Post Town
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Oban North and Lorn
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFFERY CHAMPNESS

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