--- title: "External Audit and Finance Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000592519" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000592519" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000592519.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000592519.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD" published: "2019-09-13" --- # External Audit and Finance Services Buyer: ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000592519 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000592519) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000592519.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Zero Waste Scotland Ltd seeks to appoint a contractor for "External Audit and Finance Services". This service falls within the environmental protection industry category and is set in Stirling, UK. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure, currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 10:00 on 2nd September 2019. Interested parties can find more information on Zero Waste Scotland's website. This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in audit and financial advisory services, particularly those with experience in statutory audits and compliance with Scottish Government regulations. Companies that can demonstrate strong qualifications, relevant experience, and vital insurance coverage will likely thrive in this competitive process, which aims to shortlist six suitable candidates for further consideration. ## Notice Zero Waste Scotland wishes to appoint a Contractor for the provision of external audit services for annual statutory financial statements, Statement of Compliance and advice on technical accounting and other financial matters as necessary ### Lot Information Lot 1 The requirements of this Contract are as follows: a) planning, management and execution of an annual external audit of Zero Waste Scotland's financial statements and Statement of Compliance required by the Scottish Government b) liaison and co-ordination with Zero Waste Scotland's internal Finance Team to ensure a full exchange of information c) reporting of progress on external audit to Management and the Audit & Risk Committee, including attendance at Audit & Risk Committee meetings and Board Meetings as appropriate d)provision of advice on applicable accounting standards to be followed e) provision of advice and support on technical updates and other financial matters as requested and appropriate The Contractor may be requested to support the following: a) First Level Control covering the administrative, financial, technical and physical aspects of Zero Waste Scotland's involvement in the ProCirc transnational project, as appropriate b) internal audit services to consider the adequacy of controls, financial and otherwise, necessary to secure propriety, economy, efficiency and effectiveness across all activities in the organisation c) preparation of corporation tax calculation and return, and submission to HMRC return d) provision of advice in relation to VAT and corporation tax. 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: This agreement may be extended by up to a further two (2) 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance, continued funding and prior agreement between Zero Waste Scotland and the Contractor. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366171 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Sep 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Future procurement of this service will take place during the final Contract Year (including where an optional extension period) and in such time as to allow smooth transition between service providers as necessary. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 1QZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling North | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | ## 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 - 79212200 - Internal audit services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services ## Release History - 13 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366171 - 31 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362108 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362108&idx=4 6th August 2019 - Additional information to clarify statements in Contract Notice re: use of the ESPD (Scotland). - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362108&idx=2 5th August 2019 - ESPD (Scotland) for 19-CS-094-TS - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362108&idx=3 5th August 2019 - ESPD (Scotland) for 19-CS-094-TS with OJEU Reference Number. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362108&idx=1 2nd August 2019 - 19-CS-094-TS Selection Stage Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362108 External Audit and Finance Services - Zero Waste Scotland wishes to appoint a Contractor for the provision of external audit services for annual statutory financial statements, Statement of Compliance and advice on technical accounting and other financial matters as necessary - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366171 External Audit and Finance Services - Zero Waste Scotland wishes to appoint a Contractor for the provision of external audit services for annual statutory financial statements, Statement of Compliance and advice on technical accounting and other financial matters as necessary ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/content/tenders - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000592519 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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