Tender

Provision of Accounting Services for the Scottish Land Commission

SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION

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Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Land Commission is currently in the tender stage for the "Provision of Accounting Services" aimed at securing a Chartered Accountancy firm. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically for general public services. The Commission, located in Inverness, UKM region, has set a closing date for electronic submissions by 16 December 2024. The chosen firm will support the Commission’s year-end accounting activities, including the production of financial information for the annual report and accounts. The contract is initially set for 1080 days, with the possibility of a 2-year extension on an annual rolling basis.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for Chartered Accountancy firms, particularly those with experience in public sector financial management. The open procedure procurement method ensures that all qualified firms have a chance to compete, making it ideal for firms of varying sizes looking to expand their client base by securing a reputable government contract. Firms with a proven track record in delivering comprehensive accounting services and meeting stringent technical criteria will find this a lucrative opportunity to enhance their portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with a respected public body.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Accounting Services for the Scottish Land Commission

Notice Description

The Commission is looking to appoint a Chartered Accountancy firm to deliver a range of accounting services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Land Commission is seeking to appoint an appropriately experienced chartered accounting firm to provide accounting services and support for year-end accounting activities. This includes the production of financial information to be included in our annual report and accounts.

Renewal: Contract can be extended for a further 2 years (annual rolling)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783458
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518443
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79211000 - Accounting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.megson@landcommission.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463423300

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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