Award

Award of Provision of External Audit Services

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Caledonian University has completed the procurement process for external audit services through an open procedure as part of the APUC Framework Agreement for Audit and Tax Services, Lot 7. The contract was awarded to AAB Audit & Accountancy Ltd, reflecting a key milestone in the procurement stage, which is the award. The University, based in Glasgow, UK, categorised under education, finalised this process on 2 March 2026, with a contract value of £491,814. The procurement was covered under services, and delivery will be within the region UKM82.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in audit services. AAB Audit & Accountancy Ltd, an SME, successfully competed in this mini competition, highlighting the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to secure substantial contracts. With four bids received, including two from SMEs, the competitive nature of the process underlines the opportunity for audit firms to expand their portfolio and influence within the educational sector. The open procedure offers transparency and an equal opportunity for businesses seeking to establish or enhance their foothold in this market domain.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University has appointed a Contractor to provide External Audit Services to Glasgow Caledonian University through a mini competition process conducted under the APUC Framework Agreement for Audit and Tax Services - (PFB1040 AP) - Lot 7.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has appointed a Contractor to provide External Audit Services to Glasgow Caledonian University through a mini competition process conducted under the APUC Framework Agreement for Audit and Tax Services - (PFB1040 AP) - Lot 7.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819784
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554147
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£491,814 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 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
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0BA
Post Town
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AAB AUDIT & ACCOUNTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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