This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Tender

30 Sep 2021 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Commission for Public Audit is seeking an Auditor for Public Audit to conduct annual audits of the accounts of Audit Scotland, as mandated by the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, following a competitive open procedure. The contract was signed on 8th December 2021, and the delivery location is in Edinburgh, UK. With a total contract value of £123,375, this tender represents a significant opportunity within the public sector services industry.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in auditing services, particularly those with experience in public sector contexts. Companies that hold relevant qualifications and have the capability to meet the stipulations for Cyber Security, including the Cyber Essentials certification, would be well-suited to compete. Given the specifications of the contract, firms that can demonstrate a strong background in conducting audits for government agencies or public bodies will be particularly advantageous in this competitive bidding process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Auditor for Public Audit

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, on behalf of the Scottish Commission for Public Audit requires a Contractor to audit the accounts of Audit Scotland on an annual basis, as defined in the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, on behalf of the Scottish Commission for Public Audit requires a Contractor to audit the accounts of Audit Scotland on an annual basis, as defined in the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000. The Contractor may be required to carry out examinations into Economy, Efficiency and Effectiveness or other audit needs as required. The Contractor must have experience of auditing annual accounts within a public sector context and must not carry out audits on behalf of Audit Scotland for the duration of the contract.

Renewal: The Contract duration may be extended by up to 12 months with the agreement of the Contractor and SCPA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000668558
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435942
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,375 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Five years.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Scottish Commission for Public Audit
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Postcode Area
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

Alexander Sloan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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