Award

Supply of External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

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Award

18 Feb 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland has concluded a procurement process for the provision of external audit services, with the contract being awarded on 17th February 2024. The procurement falls within the education sector and was managed through an open procedure under the APUC Tax and Audit Services framework agreement. The tender was labelled as UWS-2024-089 and had a completion date of 18th February 2025. The services will be delivered in the UK, specifically within the UKM region, which encompasses Scotland. The total contract value is £440,000, and the procurement stage is recorded as complete, with the award notice published accordingly.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for auditing firms, particularly those with expertise in educational institutions. SMEs such as AAB Audit LLP, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that smaller enterprises can compete effectively in public sector contracts, provided they meet stringent service requirements. By participating in such tenders, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain credibility, and establish long-term relationships with public sector entities like the University of the West of Scotland, potentially leading to further business opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University of the West of Scotland is seeking a contractor to a provide a full external audit service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Further Competition process is being carried out in accordance with the conditions of the APUC Tax and Audit Services framework agreement PFB1040 AP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790863
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524176
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20242 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
David Benstead
Contact Email
david.benstead@uws.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1418483110

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AAB AUDIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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