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title: "Provision of External Audit Services"
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# Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: ABERTAY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c1f8

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## Summary

Abertay University is seeking to engage external audit services through an open procurement process designated as "Provision of External Audit Services." The tender, completed as of September 2021, specifically requires an external auditor to report on the university's financial statements annually and deliver a report regarding a funds audit for the Student Award Agency Scotland. The contract was awarded to Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP for a total amount of £170,000, with the contract's signing date recorded as 7 September 2021. The procurement locations pertain to Dundee City within the United Kingdom, and auditing services are classified under the CPV code 79212000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the auditing and financial consultancy industry, particularly for firms experienced in higher education audits. Companies that possess strong technical credentials and meet the specified award criteria, including general and contract administration requirements, would find themselves well-positioned to contribute to such contracts. The emphasis on quality in the bidding process highlights the necessity for bidders to demonstrate proficiency and credibility in auditing practices, which can ultimately lead to fruitful engagements and enhanced reputation in the sector.

## Notice

Abertay University require the provision of an External Auditor to report on the Universities Financial Statements Annually and to submit a report based on a Funds Audit to the Student Award Agency Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of External Auditor to report on the University's Financial Statement annually and to submit a report based on a Funds Audit to the Student Award Agency Scotland

Renewal: Up to a period of 36 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005493-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £308,116 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERTAY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1HG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON ANDERSON & BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2022 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005493-2022
- 10 Sep 2021 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022544-2021
- 30 Jun 2021 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014980-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aab.uk
- http://www.abertay.ac.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00103
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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