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External/Virtual Accountant Services

Inverclyde Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Nov 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Sep 2021 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for External/Virtual Accountant Services, aimed at appointing a Chartered Accountant to deliver various accountancy services for Riverside Inverclyde and Riverside Inverclyde Property Holdings. This tender, conducted under the open procedure, is located in Greenock, UK, with a total contract value of £47,000. The tender period concluded on 1st October 2021, followed by the award period starting the same day, while the contract is active with a duration of 360 days and an option for a one-year renewal.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the accountancy sector, especially those with experience in providing external and virtual accountancy services. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant qualifications, such as Chartered Accountant status, and have a comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and insurance requirements will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Such contracts not only allow for growth through enhanced service contracts but also contribute to building a reputable portfolio that can lead to further opportunities in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External/Virtual Accountant Services

Notice Description

Inverclyde Council are procuring on behalf of Riverside Inverclyde (Ri) and Riverside Inverclyde Property Holdings (RiPH) and seek to appoint a Chartered Accountant, with the appropriate experience to carry out a number of accountancy services as listed within the specification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council are procuring on behalf of Riverside Inverclyde (Ri) and Riverside Inverclyde Property Holdings (RiPH) and seek to appoint a Chartered Accountant, with the appropriate experience to carry out a number of accountancy services as listed within the specification. Inverclyde Council are acting as an agent. Inverclyde Council is procuring the provision of services to Ri and RiPH under a Service Level Agreement. The appointed accountant will be required to carry out tasks such as preparation of draft Annual Accounts and all supporting back up schedules including Directors Report and Strategic Report, Liaison with external auditors throughout audit to ensure completion by due date, Preparation & lodging of OSCR return, preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for RI/RIPH, Prepare Management Accounts and supporting reports for RI/RIPH for quarterly Board meetings, vat return. This list is not exhaustive, please refer to the specification for the full services required.

Renewal: There will be an option at the sole discretion of Inverclyde Council to extend the contract by a further 12 month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000666157
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432217
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79211000 - Accounting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If the services are still required then this contract may be advertised.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inverclyde Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Martin Aitken & Co Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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