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Edinburgh Napier University External Auditor Services

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

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29 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Edinburgh Napier University has concluded the procurement process for external auditor services, appointing Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP to deliver auditing services for the financial year 2024-25 and potentially extendable for up to two additional years, subject to satisfactory performance. This contract falls under the education industry category and is based at the Sighthill Campus in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on the 3rd of April, 2025. The procurement stage is complete, reflecting the formalisation of the agreement through an active contract, registered under the code 200FIN-ENU-2425-027. This contract caters to the university and its subsidiaries, with a primary focus on providing services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for large-scale businesses in the accounting and auditing sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive external audit services to educational institutions. The open procurement method previously attracted diverse interest, with five electronic bids submitted, suggesting a competitive landscape ideal for firms capable of delivering robust financial oversight and strategic audit implementation. Businesses looking to enhance their portfolios or expand into the educational sector may find similar opportunities advantageous, as they align with service-based contracts within institutional frameworks. Companies with a strong background in audit and tax services, especially those familiar with educational finance, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Edinburgh Napier University External Auditor Services

Notice Description

Appointment of external auditors for financial year 2024-25 onwards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

External auditor services in respect of the University and its subsidiaries.

Options: The contract is for an Initial Period of three years, commencing with the Annual Accounts for 2024-25 year-end. The University reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further period of up to 2 years in one-year increments, subject to satisfactory service provider performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795341
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529137
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and 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
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months 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
EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Tony Newjem
Contact Email
t.newjem@napier.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314555326

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4BN
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDERSON ANDERSON & BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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