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External Audit Services

2023 CWC LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for External Audit Services was initiated by 2023 CWC Ltd, acting as a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender was published with an open procurement method, which allows any qualified suppliers to bid. The tender period concluded on 20th November 2020, and the contract, valued at £155,000, was awarded to Armstrong Watson, with the service provision commencing on 1st January 2021 and spanning three years, until 31st December 2023. This process was pertinent to the marketing and tourism industry, specifically linked to the UCI Cycling World Championships that Scotland is set to host in 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with qualifications and experience in providing external audits for public or large-scale events. Companies with a solid foundation in financial auditing, especially those that have previously worked with governmental or sporting organisations, will find themselves well-placed to compete for future contracts in this domain. The presence of optional extension periods for the contract also suggests potential for ongoing business relationships, facilitating growth opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

VisitScotland has appointed a provider of External Audit Services to 2023 Cycling World Championships Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) which manages the activity required to support Scotland's hosting of the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships in 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland has appointed a provider of External Audit Services to 2023 Cycling World Championships Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) which manages the activity required to support Scotland's hosting of the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships in 2023.

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of 12 months each (subject to satisfactory performance).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000635254
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418968
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
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
£155,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 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
2023 CWC LTD
Contact Name
Eileen O'Neill
Contact Email
eileen.o'neill@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314722222

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6JH
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARMSTRONG WATSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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