--- title: "External Audit Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000522080" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000522080" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000522080.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000522080.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2018-04-26" --- # External Audit Service Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000522080 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000522080) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000522080.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh is seeking suppliers for an External Audit Service to support its auditing needs for the financial years ending 31st July 2019 through 2021, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This procurement process is at the award stage, having concluded on 23rd April 2018, following an open procedure conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal. The deadline for bid submissions was 22nd January 2018, and the contract requires service delivery at the University’s address in Edinburgh, EH1 1HT. This procurement falls under the education sector and encompasses a total value of £850,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing and consultancy sector, particularly those with the capacity to deliver comprehensive auditing services without splitting the requirements into lots. Companies that can demonstrate a strong compliance record, relevant insurance coverage, and the ability to facilitate internship placements for University students will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms offering community benefits aligned with the University’s strategic plan will enhance their prospects in this bidding process. ## Notice External Auditing Services for the University of Edinburgh. This requirement cannot be slit into Lots as one supplier is required to provide all links and detailed service. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T. ### Lot Information Lot 1 External Audit Services covers audit services as detailed in schedule 4 in the ITT documentation, relating to the financial years' ending 31st July 2019, 31st July 2020 and 31st July 2021 with the option to extend for a period of 2 (1+1) further financial years. This contract requires initial work during year 2018 Renewal: Two one year extensions possible. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317855 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Apr 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Three to five years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £850,000 | | Lots value | £850,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 1HT | | 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 | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317855 - 8 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303724 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303724 External Audit Service - External Auditing Services for the University of Edinburgh. This requirement cannot be slit into Lots as one supplier is required to provide all links and detailed service. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317855 External Audit Service - External Auditing Services for the University of Edinburgh. This requirement cannot be slit into Lots as one supplier is required to provide all links and detailed service. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the ESPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in the Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the ESPD in PCS-T. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000522080 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000522080. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000522080.json.