Tender

External Audit Services

LINK GROUP

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Tender

17 Dec 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Link Group, based in Edinburgh, has announced a tender for the provision of external audit services. This opportunity falls under the Housing and Community Amenities sector and involves the delivery of services within Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with electronic submissions being accepted until 14 February 2025. Key procurement method details include an open procedure with specific selection and award criteria outlined for interested businesses.

This tender offers significant prospects for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those experienced with housing organisations. The open procurement method ensures a competitive bidding process, allowing firms of various sizes to participate. This opportunity is ideal for companies that can demonstrate strong technical expertise and a robust approach to audit quality, as well as those proficient in handling electronic submissions and communications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

External Audit Services for the Link group of companies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of external audit services for the Link group of companies.

Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000785984
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520443
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
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
LINK GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 1RL
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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