--- title: "PURCH2767 Provision of External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056b61" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056b61" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b61.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b61.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2025-08-01" --- # PURCH2767 Provision of External Audit Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056b61 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056b61) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b61.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow is conducting a procurement process for the provision of external audit services, titled "PURCH2767 Provision of External Audit Services". This tender is classified under the CPV code 79212000, indicating that it falls within the auditing services industry category. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions being accepted electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland portal. The key deadline for submissions is on 12 September 2025 at 12:00 BST. The procurement utilises the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, and spans a contract period of 1800 days, or approximately five years, with potential for renewal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering audit services, particularly those with experience in providing comprehensive audit methodologies and innovative solutions. The University of Glasgow is interested in engaging with businesses that offer community benefits, such as employment opportunities and supply-chain development initiatives. Businesses that are well-suited to compete in this tender include those with robust capabilities in public liability and professional indemnity insurance, as well as a proven track record in financial sustainability as evidenced by their turnover. SMEs and supported businesses are encouraged to participate, enhancing local business growth and community engagement in the Glasgow region. ## Notice PURCH2767 Provision of External Audit Services Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx ### Lot Information Lot 1 PURCH2767 Provision of External Audit Services This procurement process is being conducted using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 30 of the PC(S)R 2015. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT). The University is seeking to invite tenders to bid for the provision of external audit services. Please refer to the PURCH2767 - Schedule 1A - External Audit - Invitation to Tender Services document for additional information. Renewal: 3 years fixed term with a 2 x 12 month extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045242-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 1 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 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 | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G12 8QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Hillhead | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2025 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045242-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gla.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806095 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=806095 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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