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Forensic Accountancy

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Oct 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract involving the provision of forensic accountancy services. The contract, titled "Forensic Accountancy," falls under the industry category of general public services (CPV code 79200000) and is located within the UKM region. The procurement method used was an open procedure, leading to an award on 10th January 2025 to Pricewaterhouse Coopers. The contract was signed on 8th January 2025, with a total value of £100,000. The initial tender stage was first announced on 25th October 2024, with tender submissions concluding on 14th November 2024. The award criteria included a 70% focus on quality and a 30% focus on price.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic accountancy or related financial services. The award to Pricewaterhouse Coopers highlights the high standards and capabilities required, suggesting that large firms with robust technical expertise and quality service delivery would be well-suited for such opportunities. Additionally, the contract stipulates criteria such as financial ratios, insurance requirements, and supply chain management, indicating that businesses looking to grow through public sector contracts must be prepared to demonstrate substantial financial stability and operational competency. This procurement not only provides financial returns but also offers a chance for businesses to strengthen their portfolio and credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic Accountancy

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Forensic Accountant.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Forensic Accountant.

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781537
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521515
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pricewaterhouse Coopers

Further Information

Notice Documents

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