---
title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c8a2"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LINK GROUP"
published: "2024-12-17"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: LINK GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c8a2

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## Summary

The Link Group is currently in the tender stage of procuring external audit services, classified under financial auditing services (CPV code 79212100) within the broader category of services. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, with the primary delivery location being Edinburgh. The tender period closes on 14th February 2025, and electronic submissions are accepted. The contract will run for 1800 days with potential renewals of 3 years plus two additional 1-year extensions. Businesses have until 12:00 PM on the closing date to submit their bids, with evaluations commencing immediately afterward.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in financial auditing, particularly those with experience in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. Small to medium-sized enterprises with robust audit approaches, sound knowledge of Link Group's operating environment, and innovative solutions will find this especially lucrative. The inclusion of additional evaluation criteria such as community benefit, environmental management, and fair work practices further opens opportunities for businesses committed to these principles. Registered auditors particularly stand to benefit, given the technical selection criteria requiring this registration.

## Notice

External Audit Services for the Link group of companies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of external audit services for the Link group of companies.

Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040562-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINK GROUP |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 1RL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040562-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.linkhousing.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785984
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=785984
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=785984
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12842
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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