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title: "External/Virtual Accountant Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000666157"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-11-05"
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# External/Virtual Accountant Services

Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000666157

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## Summary

Inverclyde Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for External/Virtual Accountant Services, aimed at appointing a Chartered Accountant to deliver various accountancy services for Riverside Inverclyde and Riverside Inverclyde Property Holdings. This tender, conducted under the open procedure, is located in Greenock, UK, with a total contract value of £47,000. The tender period concluded on 1st October 2021, followed by the award period starting the same day, while the contract is active with a duration of 360 days and an option for a one-year renewal.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the accountancy sector, especially those with experience in providing external and virtual accountancy services. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant qualifications, such as Chartered Accountant status, and have a comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and insurance requirements will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Such contracts not only allow for growth through enhanced service contracts but also contribute to building a reputable portfolio that can lead to further opportunities in public procurement.

## Notice

Inverclyde Council are procuring on behalf of Riverside Inverclyde (Ri) and Riverside Inverclyde Property Holdings (RiPH) and seek to appoint a Chartered Accountant, with the appropriate experience to carry out a number of accountancy services as listed within the specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council are procuring on behalf of Riverside Inverclyde (Ri) and Riverside Inverclyde Property Holdings (RiPH) and seek to appoint a Chartered Accountant, with the appropriate experience to carry out a number of accountancy services as listed within the specification. Inverclyde Council are acting as an agent. Inverclyde Council is procuring the provision of services to Ri and RiPH under a Service Level Agreement. The appointed accountant will be required to carry out tasks such as preparation of draft Annual Accounts and all supporting back up schedules including Directors Report and Strategic Report, Liaison with external auditors throughout audit to ensure completion by due date, Preparation & lodging of OSCR return, preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for RI/RIPH, Prepare Management Accounts and supporting reports for RI/RIPH for quarterly Board meetings, vat return. This list is not exhaustive, please refer to the specification for the full services required.

Renewal: There will be an option at the sole discretion of Inverclyde Council to extend the contract by a further 12 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432217 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If the services are still required then this contract may be advertised. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,100 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INVERCLYDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GREENOCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA16 8HQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde North |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARTIN AITKEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79211000 - Accounting services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432217
- 13 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427226

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427226
  External/Virtual Accountant Services - Inverclyde Council are procuring on behalf of Riverside Inverclyde (Ri) and Riverside Inverclyde Property Holdings (RiPH) and seek to appoint a Chartered Accountant, with the appropriate experience to carry out a number of accountancy services as listed within the specification.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432217
  External/Virtual Accountant Services - Inverclyde Council are procuring on behalf of Riverside Inverclyde (Ri) and Riverside Inverclyde Property Holdings (RiPH) and seek to appoint a Chartered Accountant, with the appropriate experience to carry out a number of accountancy services as listed within the specification.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666157
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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