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Audit and Tax Services

APUC Limited

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

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23 Sep 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
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23 Sep 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
AwardUpdate

23 Sep 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
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23 Sep 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
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23 Sep 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
AwardUpdate

23 Sep 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
AwardUpdate

23 Sep 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Award

23 Jul 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Oct 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by APUC Limited aims to secure contractors for the provision of Audit and Tax Services encompassing a wide range of clients, including higher and further education institutions, NHS National Procurement, Scotland Excel, and various Scottish Government bodies. The categories of services cover internal and external audits, as well as tax services for organisations with annual turnover values divided into multiple bands, starting from less than 25 million GBP to over 200 million GBP. The procurement process follows an open procedure, and the contract duration is for 1080 days with the possibility of extension based on performance. Key dates include the latest contract award of 23rd September 2024 and initial tender submission deadline on 10th November 2023. The locations for service delivery are primarily within the UK, particularly Scotland.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit and tax services, providing a substantial market scope given the range of eligible institutions across various sectors. Large firms with robust supply chain management and the capacity to meet high turnover service demands are well-suited to bid for these contracts. Additionally, SMEs can find opportunities in specific service bands geared towards smaller turnover values. Firms capable of meeting the demanding insurance and financial stability requirements stand to gain long-term engagements and establish substantial regional presences through these lucrative framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit and Tax Services

Notice Description

The Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Audit and Tax Services to the higher education (HE) institutions and further education (FE) institutions, of Scotland, the NHS National Procurement in Scotland (and their members and affiliated bodies), Scotland Excel (and their members and affiliated bodies), and Scottish Government bodies including: Care Inspectorate/Scottish Social Services Council Childrens Hearings Scotland Crown Estate Scotland Highlands and Islands Enterprise Historic Environment Scotland Jobs & Business Glasgow National Library of Scotland NatureScot Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh SASA Scottish Childrens Reporters Administration Scottish Fire and Rescue Service SportScotland

Lot Information

Tax Services - UK all taxes

Tax Services- UK all taxes for Purchaser body.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement

Tax Services - UK and International all taxes

Tax Services - UK and International all taxes for Purchaser body

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement

Internal Audit <25M GBP - Purchaser body annual turnover value

Internal Audit Services for Purchaser body with an annual turnover value <25M GBP

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement

Internal Audit 25M - 75M GBP - Purchaser body annual turnover value

Internal Audit Services for Purchaser body with an annual turnover value 25M - 75M GBP

Renewal: he Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement

Internal Audit 75M - 200M GBP - Purchaser body annual turnover value

Internal Audit Services for Purchaser body with an annual turnover value 75M- 200M GBP

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement

Internal Audit >200M GBP - Purchaser body annual turnover value

Internal Audit Services for Purchaser organisations with an annual turnover value >200M GBP

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement

External Audit <25M GBP - Purchaser body annual turnover value

External Audit Services for Purchaser body with an annual turnover value <25M GBP

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement

External Audit 25M - 75M GBP - Purchaser body annual turnover value

External Audit 25M- 75M GBP- Purchaser body annual turnover value

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement

External Audit 75M - 200M GBP - Purchaser body annual turnover value

External Audit 75M- 200M GBP- Purchaser body annual turnover value

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement

Grant Audits

Grant Audit Services for Purchaser body.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement

External Audit >200M GBP - Purchaser body annual turnover value

External Audit Services for Purchaser body with an annual turnover value > 200M GBP

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a further 1 x 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000746196
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514762
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
36-40 month

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP

Armstrong Watson

Azets Holdings Limited

BDO LLP

Chiene + Tait LLP

Ernst & Young LLP (EY)

Grant Thornton UK LLP

Henderson Loggie

KPMG

PricewaterhouseCoopers

RSM UK Audit LLP

RSM UK Tax and Accounting Limited

Wbg Services LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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