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AWARD NOTICE - GRANT AUDIT SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, a body governed by public law in the education sector, has recently completed the tender process for awarding Grant Audit Services through an open procedure. This award notice, titled "AWARD NOTICE - GRANT AUDIT SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN," follows a mini-competition conducted via the APUC Framework PFB1040AP for Audit & Tax Services, specifically Lot 9 Grant Audits. The procurement covers services within the UKM50 region, aimed at auditing grants. The procurement is in its awarding stage as of 3rd March 2026, with the contract signed for an estimated value of £100,000. This contract involves an initial three-year term with two optional 12-month extensions.

This procurement opportunity presents valuable prospects for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those focused on grant audits. It is ideally suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Henderson Loggie, the awarded supplier from Dundee. SMEs in the audit services sector can leverage such frameworks to expand their portfolio by securing public contracts that involve significant financial oversight responsibilities. Moreover, the potential optional extensions indicate further opportunities for long-term collaboration, providing stability and growth for capable businesses that can meet the specific industry demands of educational institutions.

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Notice Title

AWARD NOTICE - GRANT AUDIT SERVICES - UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE for Grant Audit Services following a mini competition carried out via APUC Framework PFB1040AP Audit & Tax Services; Lot 9 Grant Audits.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for Grant Audit Services following a mini competition carried out via APUC Framework PFB1040AP Audit & Tax Services; Lot 9 Grant Audits.. Estimated spend includes optional extensions

Options: Three year initial term with two optional 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825531
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550914
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks 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
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENDERSON LOGGIE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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