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PURCH2767 Provision of External Audit Services

University of Glasgow

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow procured external audit services for its education organisation, with delivery in Glasgow. The requirement covers independent audit work and related services under a framework arrangement, supported by contract materials including performance measures, non-compliance procedures, supply-chain conduct requirements and qualification documentation. The procurement used the external audit services classification (CPV 79212000). The buyer is the University of Glasgow, based in Glasgow. The arrangement is intended for a single appointed provider and covers the university’s requirement rather than multiple separately described service areas. The work is therefore suited to audit firms able to provide public-sector external audit services, manage formal governance and reporting requirements, and operate effectively with a large higher-education institution.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers. It used an open procedure with electronic submission and one lot. The tender deadline and bid opening were both 12 September 2025 at 12:00. The award period began on 12 September 2025. The contract was signed on 8 September 2026 and is active, with an awarded contract value of £1,764,000. The contract period is a maximum of five years: a fixed three-year term followed by two possible 12-month extensions. Evaluation included quality, with experience weighted at 20%, and price weighted at 10%. Selection required specified insurance and financial capacity. Two bids were received, including one from an SME, and one supplier was appointed to the framework.

This award shows demand from the University of Glasgow for a substantial, long-term external audit capability delivered through an open, electronic public procurement route. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable experience in external audit, particularly the ability to evidence quality and relevant assignments clearly. The buyer’s requirements point to a firm with robust public liability and employers’ liability cover, each at £5 million, and professional indemnity cover of £10 million. It would also need financial resilience, demonstrated through at least two years of accounts and turnover at the required level. Strong contract management, measurable performance reporting, non-compliance handling, supply-chain standards and stakeholder feedback processes would be important. The successful supplier profile is a well-resourced audit practice able to support a major higher-education client over several years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2767 Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2767 Provision of External Audit Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2767 Provision of External Audit Services For a maximum period of five years with an initial period of three years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months.

Renewal: 3 years fixed term with a 2 x 12 month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806095
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564350
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,764,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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 Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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