Award

Competent Authority Audits

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for Competent Authority Audits to 55 NORTH NETWORK LTD. The procurement method used was a limited tender process with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, with a value of £880,110.00, was signed on 23rd January 2023. The auditors will perform Financial Audits for Local Authorities throughout Scotland, with an optional 36-month extension period.

This contract opportunity presents growth prospects for small and medium-sized service providers in the audit industry. Companies specializing in financial auditing services, particularly those with experience in serving public authorities, are well-suited to compete. The contract was awarded following a competitive process, creating opportunities for businesses to expand their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships with the Scottish Government.

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Notice Title

Competent Authority Audits

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Competent Authority Audits.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Financial Audits for Local Authorities throughout Scotland

Options: Optional 36 month extension period

Procurement Information

Call-off via Mini-Competition from Dynamic Purchasing System - Digital Technology Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000750266
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492851
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£880,110 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alasdair.rowan@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420207

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

55 NORTH NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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