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External Audit Services (NLP & FAL)

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for External Audit Services, titled "External Audit Services (NLP & FAL)," was addressed by North Lanarkshire Council, a regional or local authority based in Motherwell, UK. This procurement belongs to the industry category of general public services and operates under an open procurement method. The procurement reached the award stage with a contract signage date on 8th April 2026, finalised for CT (Chiene + Tait LLP) located in Edinburgh. The procurement process, identified with ID APR553919, aligns with CPV classification code 79210000 for services. The closing award notice confirms the conclusion of this service procurement for ALEO's NLP and FAL, adhering to relevant Scottish filing requirements and regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in audit services, particularly those with expertise in accounting legislation and standards. Businesses equipped to offer timely accounting advice, conduct comprehensive audits, identify weaknesses or irregularities, and manage compliance with UK Companies House requirements would find this contract beneficial for growth, especially given its £200,000 value. Organisations skilled in handling such rigorous auditing for public sector entities may gain prominence, foster relationships with local councils, and strengthen their portfolios through successful participation in such frameworks.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services (NLP & FAL)

Notice Description

The following External Auditor services are required for both ALEO's - NLP and FAL: (a) Provision of timely advice on the most up to date accounting legislation and relevant accounting standards to enable each entity to produce compliant Annual Accounts. (b) The planning, management and execution of the annual external audit of each entity. (c) Report any serious weaknesses, fraud irregularities or breakdown in accountancy controls identified during the course of the audit to the Management Committee / Board and attend any such meetings as necessary. (d) Submission of all annual accounts to Companies House per the required filing requirements, including correct format.

Lot Information

Lot 1

External audit services for both ALEO's - NLP & FAL. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829426
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553919
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 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
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CT (CHIENE + TAIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553919
    External Audit Services (NLP & FAL) - The following External Auditor services are required for both ALEO's - NLP and FAL: (a) Provision of timely advice on the most up to date accounting legislation and relevant accounting standards to enable each entity to produce compliant Annual Accounts. (b) The planning, management and execution of the annual external audit of each entity. (c) Report any serious weaknesses, fraud irregularities or breakdown in accountancy controls identified during the course of the audit to the Management Committee / Board and attend any such meetings as necessary. (d) Submission of all annual accounts to Companies House per the required filing requirements, including correct format.

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