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title: "Provision of External Audit, Accounting Services and Tax Consultancy and Return Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000607274"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY PROPERY (GLASGOW) LLP"
published: "2020-04-07"
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# Provision of External Audit, Accounting Services and Tax Consultancy and Return Services

Buyer: CITY PROPERY (GLASGOW) LLP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000607274

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## Summary

The procurement process entails the provision of external audit, accounting, and tax consultancy services by City Property (Glasgow) LLP, located at Exchange House, 229 George Street, Glasgow. The tender, titled "Provision of External Audit, Accounting Services and Tax Consultancy and Return Services", is classified under the services category and was executed through an open procurement method. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been completed with the contract signed on 6 April 2020, with a budget of £97,350 for an initial three-year term starting from 1 April 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for firms specialising in audit, accounting, and tax services, particularly those with experience working with local authorities or public sector organisations. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a track record in statutory audits and financial compliance will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Providers who can demonstrate expertise in handling properties and managing financial audits for arms-length organisations are especially well-equipped to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Scotland Excel is a collaborative procurement organisation acting on behalf of Scottish Local Authorities. This tender is being arranged on behalf of City Property (Glasgow) LLP, an Arms Length Organisation of Glasgow City Council by Scotland Excel. The Contracting Authority for this Procurement will be City Property (Glasgow) LLP (City Property) on behalf of City Property (Glasgow) LLP, City Property Glasgow (Investments) LLP, City Property Glasgow (Operations SL1) LLP, City Property Glasgow (Operations SL2) LLP and City Property Glasgow (Operations SL) Limited City Property requires the provision of an external audit and associated services contract for all five City Property legal entities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

City Property requires the provision of an external audit and associated services contract for all five City Property legal entities - 4 limited liability partnerships (LLPs) and one limited company. Tenders are to be invited for the provision of external audit, annual accounts preparation and corporation tax compliance services for all 5 legal entities. It is planned that the successful supplier will be appointed for an initial 3 year period, with 2 further options to extend by an additional 12 months to a maximum term of 5 years.

Renewal: Option to extend for an additional two , one year periods, by mutual agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384902 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | December 2022 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | £175,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £97,350 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY PROPERY (GLASGOW) LLP |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WYLIE & BISSET |

## 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
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79211200 - Compilation of financial statements services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
- 79212500 - Accounting review services
- 79220000 - Fiscal services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79222000 - Tax-return preparation services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384902
- 17 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377539
- 9 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374455

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377539&idx=12
  11th February 2020 - Questions Deadline Extended, limited to Service Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377539&idx=11
  11th February 2020 - The file outlines the terms and conditions of the Services Agreement.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377539&idx=10
  4th February 2020 - City Property (Glasgow) LLP Turnover and Loan Details.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377539&idx=9
  21st January 2020 - Pricing Response Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377539&idx=8
  21st January 2020 - Tender Qualification Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377539&idx=7
  21st January 2020 - Community Benefits Submission Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377539&idx=6
  21st January 2020 - Document detailing the logic and scoring of the Community Benefits submission.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377539&idx=5
  21st January 2020 - Tender Declaration Certificate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377539&idx=4
  21st January 2020 - No Collusion Certificate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377539&idx=3
  21st January 2020 - This document explains how SXL and City Property (Glasgow) LLP will evaluate tender responses
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377539&idx=2
  21st January 2020 - Tender Instructions Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377539&idx=1
  17th January 2020 - The attached document is a summary of the scope required covered by this contract notice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374455
  Provision of External Audit, Accounting Services and Tax Consultancy and Return Services - Scotland Excel is a collaborative procurement organisation acting on behalf of Scottish Local Authorities. This tender is being arranged on behalf of City Property (Glasgow) LLP, an Arms Length Organisation of Glasgow City Council by Scotland Excel. The Contracting Authority for this Procurement will be City Property (Glasgow) LLP (City Property) on behalf of City Property (Glasgow) LLP, City Property Glasgow (Investments) LLP, City Property Glasgow (Operations SL1) LLP, City Property Glasgow (Operations SL2) LLP and City Property Glasgow (Operations SL) Limited City Property requires the provision of an external audit and associated services contract for all five City Property legal entities.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377539
  Provision of External Audit, Accounting Services and Tax Consultancy and Return Services - Scotland Excel is a collaborative procurement organisation acting on behalf of Scottish Local Authorities. This tender is being arranged on behalf of City Property (Glasgow) LLP, an Arms Length Organisation of Glasgow City Council by Scotland Excel. The Contracting Authority for this Procurement will be City Property (Glasgow) LLP (City Property) on behalf of City Property (Glasgow) LLP, City Property Glasgow (Investments) LLP, City Property Glasgow (Operations SL1) LLP, City Property Glasgow (Operations SL2) LLP and City Property Glasgow (Operations SL) Limited City Property requires the provision of an external audit and associated services contract for all five City Property legal entities.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384902
  Provision of External Audit, Accounting Services and Tax Consultancy and Return Services - Scotland Excel is a collaborative procurement organisation acting on behalf of Scottish Local Authorities. This tender is being arranged on behalf of City Property (Glasgow) LLP, an Arms Length Organisation of Glasgow City Council by Scotland Excel. The Contracting Authority for this Procurement will be City Property (Glasgow) LLP (City Property) on behalf of City Property (Glasgow) LLP, City Property Glasgow (Investments) LLP, City Property Glasgow (Operations SL1) LLP, City Property Glasgow (Operations SL2) LLP and City Property Glasgow (Operations SL) Limited City Property requires the provision of an external audit and associated services contract for all five City Property legal entities.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/clutha-fai-inquiry
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000607274

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