--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000635254" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000635254" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000635254.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000635254.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "2023 CWC LTD" published: "2021-06-22" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: 2023 CWC LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000635254 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000635254) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000635254.json) ## Summary The procurement process for External Audit Services was initiated by 2023 CWC Ltd, acting as a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender was published with an open procurement method, which allows any qualified suppliers to bid. The tender period concluded on 20th November 2020, and the contract, valued at £155,000, was awarded to Armstrong Watson, with the service provision commencing on 1st January 2021 and spanning three years, until 31st December 2023. This process was pertinent to the marketing and tourism industry, specifically linked to the UCI Cycling World Championships that Scotland is set to host in 2023. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with qualifications and experience in providing external audits for public or large-scale events. Companies with a solid foundation in financial auditing, especially those that have previously worked with governmental or sporting organisations, will find themselves well-placed to compete for future contracts in this domain. The presence of optional extension periods for the contract also suggests potential for ongoing business relationships, facilitating growth opportunities within this sector. ## Notice VisitScotland has appointed a provider of External Audit Services to 2023 Cycling World Championships Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) which manages the activity required to support Scotland's hosting of the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships in 2023. ### Lot Information Lot 1 VisitScotland has appointed a provider of External Audit Services to 2023 Cycling World Championships Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) which manages the activity required to support Scotland's hosting of the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships in 2023. Renewal: Two optional extension periods of 12 months each (subject to satisfactory performance). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418968 | | 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 | 22 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Dec 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 | £155,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 2023 CWC LTD | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6JH | | 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 | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ARMSTRONG WATSON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services ## Release History - 22 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418968 - 5 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398839 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV398839&idx=1 5th November 2020 - ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV398839&idx=2 5th November 2020 - SoR - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV398839&idx=3 5th November 2020 - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV398839&idx=4 5th November 2020 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV398839&idx=5 5th November 2020 - T&Cs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398839 External Audit Services - This tender is for a provider of External Audit Services to 2023 Cycling World Championships Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) which manages the activity required to support Scotland's hosting of the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships in 2023. The service is required for a period of 36 months from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2023, with two optional extension periods of 12 months each (subject to satisfactory performance). - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418968 External Audit Services - VisitScotland has appointed a provider of External Audit Services to 2023 Cycling World Championships Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) which manages the activity required to support Scotland's hosting of the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships in 2023. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.cxha.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.visitscotland.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000635254 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000635254. 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