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title: "External Audit and Finance Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000597733"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD"
published: "2019-12-20"
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# External Audit and Finance Services

Buyer: ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000597733

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Zero Waste Scotland Ltd, seeking an external contractor for audit and finance services titled "External Audit and Finance Services." This project falls under the environmental protection sector and is based in Stirling, UK. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 14 October 2019. The method of procurement is open, which allows any qualified bidder to participate, and it is classified under the services category. The total contract value is approximately £166,667.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit and financial services, particularly those with relevant experience in public sector contracts. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of Scottish Government accounting standards and possess the requisite professional qualifications will have a competitive edge. The contractor is expected to perform annual audits and provide ongoing financial advice, making this suitable for established firms in financial management and consultancy services looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

## 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=DEC375754 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 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 | £166,667 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £167,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHNSTON CARMICHAEL |

## 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
- 79212500 - Accounting review services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375754
- 13 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366143

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP366143&idx=1
  13th September 2019 - Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP366143&idx=2
  13th September 2019 - ESPD (Scotland) for 19-CS-117-RG
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP366143&idx=3
  13th September 2019 - Supporting Information for Supplier Selection - Important! Please Read!
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366143
  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=DEC375754
  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-r6ebe6-0000597733
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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