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title: "Expert Forensic Accountant"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000661507"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-07-23"
---

# Expert Forensic Accountant

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000661507

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## Summary

The Scottish Government recently completed a procurement process for an "Expert Forensic Accountant" to support the Lord Advocate in a court case. This tender falls within the services industry and took place in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 16th June 2021, with a total value of £30,525. The procurement stage has now concluded, with one bid received for this contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for accounting firms, particularly those with expertise in forensic accounting, to engage with government legal processes. Businesses offering specialised forensic services and possessing experience in litigation support would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. With the emphasis on thorough document analysis and expert reporting, firms capable of demonstrating rigorous methods and professional credentials will find their competitive edge enhanced in this lucrative sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Government are seeking a forensic accounting expert to act on behalf of the Lord Advocate in a current court 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government are seeking a forensic accounting expert to act on behalf of the Lord Advocate in a current court 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=JUL422009 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 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 | £30,525 |

## 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

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422009

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422009
  Expert Forensic Accountant - The Scottish Government are seeking a forensic accounting expert to act on behalf of the Lord Advocate in a current court 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000661507

## Provenance

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