---
title: "Business Loans Scotland Audit Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000503315"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2017-12-19"
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# Business Loans Scotland Audit Services Framework

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000503315

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Business Loans Scotland Audit Services Framework" aimed at acquiring audit services, which falls under the general public services category. This tender is currently at the tender stage and had a submission deadline on 8th August 2017. The services required will be delivered within the UK, and the contracts awarded include External Audit Services and Internal Audit Services, with awards made to Chiene + Tait and Wylie & Bisset LLP, respectively. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and there are framework agreements in place for this contract.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the audit sector, particularly those that can provide either external or internal audit services. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger firms with the necessary expertise, are well-suited to compete for these contracts. With the potential for renewal options included in the contract terms, successful bidders could gain long-term engagements, thereby facilitating business growth and stability in this sector.

## Notice

Business Loans Scotland Audit Services Framework

### Lot Information

External Audit Services (Annual Audit)

External Audit Services (Annual Audit)

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

Internal Audit Services - Quarterly Audit

Internal Audit Services - Quarterly Audit

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304587 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CHIENE + TAIT; WYLIE & BISSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304587
- 7 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288675

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288675
  Business Loans Scotland Audit Services Framework - Business Loans Scotland Audit Services Framework
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304587
  Business Loans Scotland Audit Services Framework - Business Loans Scotland Audit Services Framework

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000503315
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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