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Staff Benefit Scheme External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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09 Mar 2020 at 00:00

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

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a procurement process for the "Staff Benefit Scheme External Audit Services". This contracting opportunity falls under the education sector and was conducted in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract, valued at £91,500, was signed on 27th February 2020, finalising the procurement stage and highlighting a relevant deadline for prospective suppliers in similar fields.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in external audit services, particularly those with expertise in public sector audits or similar frameworks. Businesses that are well-suited to compete would typically include large-scale audit firms that have experience in handling public contracts, as indicated by the successful bidder, RSM (Quick Quote contact), which aligns with the requirements of the University’s Staff Benefits Scheme. Engaging in this sector can facilitate growth for businesses equipped to navigate public procurement processes effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Staff Benefit Scheme External Audit Services

Notice Description

The Trustees of The University of Edinburgh Staff Benefits Scheme (SBS) require the provision of external audit services to audit the annual report and financial statements of the scheme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini-Competition via APUC Framework Agreement: Audit Services - Internal External and Tax (Lot 3 External Audit)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000617492
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383071
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20205 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sharon.green@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM (QUICK QUOTE CONTACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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