Award

Accountancy Services

THE AUCHINDRAIN TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Auchindrain Trust, a Scottish charity operating in Inveraray, published an "Accountancy Services" procurement opportunity for independent examination, book-keeping, and payroll services. The tender, initiated on February 7, 2023, is currently in an active stage with a value of £9,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing business growth opportunities to entities offering such services. The submission deadline for written bids ends on March 6, 2023, offering potential suppliers the chance to compete in a fair and transparent process within the services sector.

This tender by The Auchindrain Trust presents opportunities for businesses specializing in accountancy services to secure contracts in independent examination, book-keeping, and payroll services. Suppliers like Watson Financial Management and Shed Accounts Ltd have already won contracts in book-keeping and payroll services, respectively. Businesses with expertise in financial management and consultancy services tailored for the charity sector would be well-suited to compete and potentially expand their client base within Scotland. The active tender aims to promote competition and best value for money in public procurement, fostering growth and innovation in the services sector.

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Notice Title

Accountancy Services

Notice Description

Independent examination, book-keeping and payroll services for a charity.

Lot Information

Book-keeping

The provision of book-keeping services to a small charity. Full details are set out in the tender document attached.

Renewal: Annual review, re-tendering after 3 years

Payroll Services

Monthly payroll, HMRC and pension management services for a Scottish charity. Details are in tender document attached.

Renewal: Annual review, re-tendering after three years.

Independent Examination or Audit

Annual Independent Examination or Audit to OSCR standards.

Renewal: Annual review, retender every 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000721805
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483354
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

79211000 - Accounting services

79211100 - Bookkeeping services

79211110 - Payroll management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE AUCHINDRAIN TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bob.clark@auchindrain.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1499500235

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERARAY
Postcode
PA32 8XN
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
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SHED ACCOUNTS

WATSON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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