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Provision of Internal Audit, Accounting and Taxation Services

WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland has awarded a contract for the provision of Internal Audit, Accounting, and Taxation Services. The contract, titled "Provision of Internal Audit, Accounting and Taxation Services," was awarded to Azets. The procurement process followed an open procedure and was divided into lots for Internal Audit services and Accounting and Taxation services. The contract is initially for 3 years with the possibility of a 1-year extension. The contract value is £83,333. The buying organization is based in Stirling, UK, and the procurement had an award date of June 12, 2023.

This public procurement contract presents opportunities for businesses in the services industry to provide Internal Audit, Accounting, and Taxation Services. Companies specialising in these areas, particularly those with experience in public contract regulations in Scotland, are well-suited to compete. The tender process was open to electronic bids and consisted of a single stage. The deadline for the tender submission was March 24, 2023. Businesses interested in the contract can engage with the Water Industry Commission for Scotland for further details and consider future opportunities for growth in the public services sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit, Accounting and Taxation Services

Notice Description

WICS is following an open 1-stage procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for the provision of Internal Audit, Accounting and Taxation services to WICS (the "Contract"). The Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years, with up to 1 annual extension thereafter. The Contract is divided into the following lots: Lot 1: Internal Audit services Lot 2: Accounting and Taxation services

Lot Information

Internal Audit Services

WICS is following an open 1-stage procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for the provision of Internal Audit, Accounting and Taxation services to WICS (the "Contract"). The Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years, with up to 1 annual extension thereafter.

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years, with up to 1 annual extension thereafter.

Accounting and Taxation Services

WICS is following an open 1-stage procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for the provision of Internal Audit, Accounting and Taxation services to WICS (the "Contract"). The Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years, with up to 1 annual extension thereafter.

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years, with up to 1 annual extension thereafter.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000722605
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482153
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79211000 - Accounting services

79212000 - Auditing services

79220000 - Fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@watercommission.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01786430200

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 1JH
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZETS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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