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Provision of Internal Audit Services to West College Scotland

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

West College Scotland, located in Paisley, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Internal Audit Services" under the education industry category. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, culminating in the award of the contract on 31st July 2025. Wbg Services LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Glasgow, has been awarded the contract valued at £112,000 GBP. The services will be delivered across West College Scotland’s campuses, aligning with the defined procurement classification and framework agreement, APUC Framework Agreement for Audit and Tax Services, Lot 2.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in audit and consulting services, especially those that are part of framework agreements and SMEs looking to establish or expand in the educational sector. The open procedure used in this process is advantageous for businesses seeking transparency and competitive participation in public tenders. Companies experienced in providing high-standard professional services to educational institutions would find this contract beneficial to their business growth, enhancing their portfolio and increasing their visibility within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services to West College Scotland

Notice Description

Provision of Internal Audit Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an Internal Audit Service to West College Scotland. Procured following a desktop evaluation (method 2) from the APUC Framework Agreement for Audit and Tax Services (Ref; PFB1040 AP), Lot 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809392
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538572
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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Claire Earnshaw
Contact Email
claire.earnshaw@wcs.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3006006060

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA3 4DR
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
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Renfrew South and Gallowhill
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WBG SERVICES

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