Award

Provision of External Audit

ARGYLL COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll College is undertaking a public procurement process for the 'Provision of External Audit Services'. This tender falls under the 'services' category and is located in Dunoon, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the procurement stage currently being tendering. The submission period for bids ended on 22nd May 2020 at 12:30 PM, and the contract value is £34,200. The awarded contract is currently active, signed on 1st June 2020 with Armstrong Watson Audit Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit and assurance services, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Suppliers capable of providing comprehensive external audit services would be well-suited to compete, given the established relationships with public bodies such as Argyll College. Companies interested in expanding their footprint in the education sector may find this contract beneficial, as it is closely associated with public funding and governance requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit

Notice Description

Provision of External Audit Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000620789
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445199
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
£34,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Julie Fraser
Contact Email
jfraser@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07823531690

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNOON
Postcode
PA23 7HU
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
Dunoon
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARMSTRONG WATSON AUDIT

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