---
title: "Expert Forensic Accountant"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000661123"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-07-20"
---

# Expert Forensic Accountant

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000661123

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently in the Award stage of the procurement process, having recently completed a tender for the position of Expert Forensic Accountant. This contract, valued at £35,030, is focused on providing forensic accountancy services related to a legal case and is classified under the services industry category. The contract was signed on 15th April 2021, with delivery anticipated within the UK. The procurement method applied was an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to bid for this contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in forensic accounting and legal advisory services, particularly large firms with experience in complex financial investigations. Companies that specialise in forensic analysis, legal consultancy, or have a robust background in financial reporting would be well-positioned to engage in similar contracts in the future. This contract not only illustrates the ongoing needs of public authorities for specialised expertise but also underscores the potential for business growth in the public sector's legal services domain.

## Notice

The Scottish Government seeking a forensic accounting expert to advise on how to investigate a current court case; advise on further material required; carry out necessary investigations; and prepare an expert report.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government are seeking a forensic accounting expert to report on a current legal case. In particular: to consider all relevant documents, advise on how to investigate the claim; advise on further material required; carry out necessary investigations; and prepare an expert report.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421713 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,030 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BTVK ADVISORY LLP T/A BAKER TILLY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421713

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421713
  Expert Forensic Accountant - The Scottish Government seeking a forensic accounting expert to advise on how to investigate a current court case; advise on further material required; carry out necessary investigations; and prepare an expert report.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000661123

## Provenance

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