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title: "Auditor for Public Audit"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000668558"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SCOTTISH COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC AUDIT"
published: "2021-12-16"
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# Auditor for Public Audit

Buyer: THE SCOTTISH COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC AUDIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000668558

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## Summary

The Scottish Commission for Public Audit is seeking an Auditor for Public Audit to conduct annual audits of the accounts of Audit Scotland, as mandated by the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, following a competitive open procedure. The contract was signed on 8th December 2021, and the delivery location is in Edinburgh, UK. With a total contract value of £123,375, this tender represents a significant opportunity within the public sector services industry.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in auditing services, particularly those with experience in public sector contexts. Companies that hold relevant qualifications and have the capability to meet the stipulations for Cyber Security, including the Cyber Essentials certification, would be well-suited to compete. Given the specifications of the contract, firms that can demonstrate a strong background in conducting audits for government agencies or public bodies will be particularly advantageous in this competitive bidding process.

## Notice

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, on behalf of the Scottish Commission for Public Audit requires a Contractor to audit the accounts of Audit Scotland on an annual basis, as defined in the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, on behalf of the Scottish Commission for Public Audit requires a Contractor to audit the accounts of Audit Scotland on an annual basis, as defined in the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000. The Contractor may be required to carry out examinations into Economy, Efficiency and Effectiveness or other audit needs as required. The Contractor must have experience of auditing annual accounts within a public sector context and must not carry out audits on behalf of Audit Scotland for the duration of the contract.

Renewal: The Contract duration may be extended by up to 12 months with the agreement of the Contractor and SCPA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435942 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Five years. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £123,375 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE SCOTTISH COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC AUDIT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH99 1SP |
| 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALEXANDER SLOAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435942
- 30 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP429041

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP429041
  Auditor for Public Audit - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, on behalf of the Scottish Commission for Public Audit requires a Contractor to audit the accounts of Audit Scotland on an annual basis, as defined in the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435942
  Auditor for Public Audit - The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, on behalf of the Scottish Commission for Public Audit requires a Contractor to audit the accounts of Audit Scotland on an annual basis, as defined in the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.creditsafe.com/products/business-credit-reports/
- http://www.parliament.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000668558
- https://cyberassessment.gov.scot
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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