---
title: "Aquaculture Audit"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000601162"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND (INTERIM MANAGEMENT)"
published: "2019-12-17"
---

# Aquaculture Audit

Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND (INTERIM MANAGEMENT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000601162

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Crown Estate Scotland (Interim Management), tasked with the annual audit of aquaculture production returns under the title "Aquaculture Audit." This tender falls within the services industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 31 October 2019. The contract was awarded to frame kennedy, with a total contract value of £17,000, which was signed on 16 December 2019. The contract covers a three-year term for the auditing services.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the auditing and consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in aquaculture. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore such contracts, as they actively participated in this tendering process, evidenced by the two bids submitted. Companies with expertise in environmental and agricultural audits, as well as strong local knowledge of the aquaculture industry, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, especially given the public sector's ongoing commitment to monitoring and assessing aquaculture practices.

## Notice

Annual audit of aquaculture production returns.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Audit services regarding annual production returns from aquaculture leases. Contract covers a 3 year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375245 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND (INTERIM MANAGEMENT) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH4 3BJ |
| 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 | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAME KENNEDY |

## 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

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375245
- 15 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369109

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369109&idx=1
  15th October 2019 - ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369109&idx=2
  15th October 2019 - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369109
  Aquaculture Audit - Annual audit of aquaculture production returns.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375245
  Aquaculture Audit - Annual audit of aquaculture production returns.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://crownestatescotland.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601162
- https://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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