---
title: "Staff Benefit Scheme External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000617492"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-03-09"
---

# Staff Benefit Scheme External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000617492

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a procurement process for the "Staff Benefit Scheme External Audit Services". This contracting opportunity falls under the education sector and was conducted in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract, valued at £91,500, was signed on 27th February 2020, finalising the procurement stage and highlighting a relevant deadline for prospective suppliers in similar fields.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in external audit services, particularly those with expertise in public sector audits or similar frameworks. Businesses that are well-suited to compete would typically include large-scale audit firms that have experience in handling public contracts, as indicated by the successful bidder, RSM (Quick Quote contact), which aligns with the requirements of the University’s Staff Benefits Scheme. Engaging in this sector can facilitate growth for businesses equipped to navigate public procurement processes effectively.

## Notice

The Trustees of The University of Edinburgh Staff Benefits Scheme (SBS) require the provision of external audit services to audit the annual report and financial statements of the scheme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini-Competition via APUC Framework Agreement: Audit Services - Internal External and Tax (Lot 3 External Audit)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383071 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,500 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM (QUICK QUOTE CONTACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383071

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383071
  Staff Benefit Scheme External Audit Services - The Trustees of The University of Edinburgh Staff Benefits Scheme (SBS) require the provision of external audit services to audit the annual report and financial statements of the scheme.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000617492
- https://www.rsmuk.com/

## Provenance

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