--- title: "Audit Scotland prior information notice for the external audit of public bodies in Scotland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000631379" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000631379" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000631379.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000631379.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "AUDIT SCOTLAND" published: "2020-09-23" --- # Audit Scotland prior information notice for the external audit of public bodies in Scotland Buyer: AUDIT SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000631379 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000631379) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000631379.json) ## Summary The procurement process, led by Audit Scotland, focuses on the "Audit Scotland prior information notice for the external audit of public bodies in Scotland". This initiative falls within the services industry category and is set in Edinburgh, UK. Currently, the process is at the award stage, with the procurement method specified as a selective procedure that complies with EU Procurement Regulations. Key dates indicate that the planning began in August and was intended to conclude in December. The contracting authority, Audit Scotland, aims to gather insights from market participants to enhance future commercial relationships. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the audit services sector, particularly those specialising in public sector audits. Companies capable of delivering high-quality services and demonstrating value for money would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts emerging from this procurement. By engaging with Audit Scotland, businesses can also influence the development of the New Audit Appointments procurement strategy, enhancing their prospects for future collaborations and growth. ## Notice A procurement process fully complying with EU Procurement Regulations to the New Audit Appointments is planned to commence in August and end in December. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to: 1.1.give an overview of our work; 1.2.ask your views on how the Public Sector could best interact with the market to obtain services at value for money for supply of Audit Services; 1.3.seek your views on any related issues/developments in the marketplace that might impact on this project; 1.4.help us both gain maximum benefit in future commercial relationships. ### Lot Information Lot 1 In order to complete and finalise the strategy, Audit Scotland recognises the value of market participants having the opportunity to contribute to this process, in accordance with Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, and therefore welcome your input. We would be most grateful if you could provide your views on all or some of the topics detailed. The information gathered will be utilised in developing the New Audit Appointments procurement strategy and any subsequent Framework arrangements. No single submission will define the Framework arrangements in its entirety but all responses will be used to inform the procurement strategy. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395505 | | 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 | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Sep 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 | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AUDIT SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH3 9DN | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## 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 - 79212300 - Statutory audit services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395505 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395505 Audit Scotland prior information notice for the external audit of public bodies in Scotland - A procurement process fully complying with EU Procurement Regulations to the New Audit Appointments is planned to commence in August and end in December. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to: 1.1.give an overview of our work; 1.2.ask your views on how the Public Sector could best interact with the market to obtain services at value for money for supply of Audit Services; 1.3.seek your views on any related issues/developments in the marketplace that might impact on this project; 1.4.help us both gain maximum benefit in future commercial relationships. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk - http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000631379 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000631379. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000631379.json.