--- title: "External Audit - Queen Margaret University" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b632" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b632" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b632.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b632.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY" published: "2026-06-16" --- # External Audit - Queen Margaret University Buyer: QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b632 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b632) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b632.json) ## Summary Queen Margaret University is inviting tenders for the provision of external audit services under a procurement exercise conducted via PCS-Tender. This tender, identified by the project code '32108', is active and in the tender stage. The procurement focuses on financial auditing services, with the audit covering Queen Margaret University and QMU Enterprises Ltd., and taking into account the joint venture with The Edinburgh Innovation Park Joint Venture Company Ltd. The contract spans an initial three-year period, covering fiscal years 2026/27 to 2028/29, and includes possible extensions of up to two additional years. Located in Musselburgh, Edinburgh, the deadline for tender submission is set for 17 July 2026, and the process follows an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly those with experience in educational institutions. Companies with a robust track record of delivering high-quality audit services and possessing strong technical capabilities will be well-positioned to compete, given that technical quality accounts for 70% of the evaluation criteria, with price accounting for the remaining 30%. The successful firm will need to demonstrate public liability insurance cover of £2 million. Engaging in this contract could not only bolster the successful bidder's portfolio but also potentially offer further opportunities through contract extensions and increased visibility within the Scottish educational sector. ## Notice Queen Margaret University is seeking a company to supply External Audit Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University is seeking to appoint an External Audit firm to undertake the full statutory audits in respect of: Queen Margaret University, and QMU Enterprises Ltd. It should be noted that the University is an equal partner in a joint venture with East Lothian Council, The Edinburgh Innovation Park Joint Venture Company Ltd. While the External Auditor will not be required to conduct the audit of the joint venture, it will be required to be considered as part of the group. The University's financial year runs each year from 1 August to 31 July. The University expects to appoint the successful bidder for an initial three year term, in order that they can complete the FY 2026/27, FY 2027/28, and FY 2028/29 annual year-end audit. There is a possibility of extension of a further two year extensions in one year increments, subject to mutual agreement and satisfactory performance. The University is required to submit its annual accounts to the Scottish Funding Council by 31 December each year, and as such the successful applicant will be required to conduct their work such that this can achieved. Additional information: 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. Renewal: option to extend for up to 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056760-2026 | | 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 | 16 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 5 years after date of award | ## 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 | QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY | | Locality | MUSSELBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH21 6UU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | East Lothian | | Electoral ward | Musselburgh | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2026 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056760-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.qmu.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834767 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00364 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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