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US GAAP Accounting Support - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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06 Aug 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has initiated a public procurement process for "US GAAP Accounting Support," aimed at securing services that will facilitate a transition to US GAAP compliance. This active tender falls under the education sector and is located in Aberdeen, UK (postcode AB24 3FX). The procurement method is an open procedure, and proposals are due by 27th August 2021. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically via the provided platform, with the bid opening occurring at the same time as the submission deadline.

This tender presents an opportunity for accountancy firms with expertise in US GAAP to expand their client base and offer consultancy services. Businesses that specialise in financial reporting and accounting support are well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially those with a track record of assisting educational institutions. The nature of the request suggests that the winning bidder may also pave the way for future engagements as the University aims to internalise these processes post-transition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

US GAAP Accounting Support - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

This is an invitation to submit a proposal for US GAAP Accounting Support for to the University of Aberdeen.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has not previously prepared its financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and is seeking support for this conversion from an appropriately qualified accountancy firm. It is anticipated that this will be a one-off exercise and part of the support sought, will allow the University to complete this internally in future financial years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000663188
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423701
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

79211000 - Accounting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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