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P26-0044 External Audit Services

Scottish Enterprise

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise has concluded the procurement process for External Audit Services concerning its subsidiary companies, marking the award and contract stage as complete. In a contract valued at £137,045, Thomson Cooper has been appointed the supplier, showcasing its competence in economic affairs as related to auditing services. This contract, effective from 10 February 2026, spans several subsidiaries, including the Glasgow Science Centre group of companies. Scottish Enterprise, functioning as the central purchasing body, facilitated this open procedure procurement to ensure detailed audit services are provided efficiently across variant subsidiaries. This initiative is aligned with the strategic procurement goals of Scottish Enterprise, situated in Glasgow (postcode G2 6HQ), within the region of UKM82. It was preceded by an active tender phase that ended on 22 December 2025 with the award period beginning on 23 December 2025.

The awarding of the contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in professional services, particularly in auditing and financial consulting. SMEs, like Thomson Cooper, stand to gain significantly from securing such contracts due to the comprehensive scope encompassing numerous subsidiaries of Scottish Enterprise. This tendering process underscored the competitive landscape, with a total of seven bids received, of which five were from SMEs. The open procurement method employed ensures a transparent and accessible platform for businesses looking to establish or expand their operational footprint in the financial services sector, with electronic submissions facilitating participation. Companies adept in climate-related services also benefit from this tender, as response processes include returning completed Climate Change Plan templates, further broadening the scope of engagement for diverse entities seeking partnership with governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P26-0044 External Audit Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a supplier to deliver External Audit Services to Scottish Enterprise in respect of its subsidiary companies. There are currently 9 subsidiary companies (excluding dormant companies). Over the period of this tender there may be adjustments to the number of subsidiaries to be audited. The subsidiaries range in size and nature of business but include the Glasgow Science Centre group of Companies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a supplier to deliver External Audit Services to Scottish Enterprise in respect of its subsidiary companies. There are currently 9 subsidiary companies (excluding dormant companies). Over the period of this tender there may be adjustments to the number of subsidiaries to be audited. The subsidiaries range in size and nature of business but include the Glasgow Science Centre group of Companies.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816337
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550129
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,045 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
42 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Enterprise
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Thomson Cooper

Further Information

Notice Documents

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