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title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000672071"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE"
published: "2022-02-17"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000672071

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## Summary

Scottish Enterprise, a key economic development agency based in Glasgow, has recently awarded a contract for "External Audit Services" under an open procurement procedure. This initiative, classified under the services industry category, includes two distinct lots: Lot 1 for auditing its subsidiary companies and Lot 2 for its pension scheme, scheduled to commence in February 2022. The contract was signed on 14th February 2022, concluding the tender process which began with a call for bids in November 2021, with a submission deadline of 10th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in audit services and financial consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger firms can compete effectively, especially those with experience in auditing diverse business portfolios, including those with public and private entities. The involvement of reputable firms like Thomson Cooper and Johnston Carmichael showcases the level of competition, and businesses that can demonstrate a robust project team structure and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to succeed in future procurements related to this contract.

## Notice

Scottish Enterprise wishes to engage external auditors to two lots. Lot 1 - for all of its subsidiary companies and Lot 2, for its pension scheme, the Scottish Enterprise Pension and Life Assurance Scheme (SEPLAS). There are currently 10 subsidiary companies (excluding dormant companies). The active subsidiaries range in size and nature of business but include the Glasgow Science Centre group of companies. SEPLAS is a final salary pension scheme established by Scottish Enterprise for the benefit of its employees. The contract is envisaged to start in February 2022

### Lot Information

Subsidiary Companies

Lot 1 is to appoint an external auditor for all of its subsidiary companies. There are currently 10 subsidiary companies (excluding dormant companies). Over the period of this contract there will be adjustments to the number of subsidiaries to be audited. The active subsidiaries range in size and nature of business but include the Glasgow Science Centre group of companies. More information is provided on the scale and business of each of the companies later in this brief. It is envisaged that the contract will start in February 2022

Renewal: The contract will be for an period of approximately 33 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

Scottish Enterprise Pension and Life Assurance Scheme

Lot 2 is to engage external auditor to audit the Scottish Enterprise Pension and Life Assurance Scheme. SEPLAS is a final salary pension scheme established by Scottish Enterprise for the benefit of its employees. It is envisaged that the contract will start February 2022

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of approximately 33 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441056 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | £220,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £215,060 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | JOHNSTON CARMICHAEL; THOMSON COOPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441056
- 15 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433045

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433045&idx=1
  15th November 2021 - Appendix 1 - CEST Tool
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433045&idx=2
  15th November 2021 - Appendix 2 - Tender response document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433045&idx=3
  15th November 2021 - Appendix 3 - Monitoring Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433045&idx=4
  15th November 2021 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433045
  External Audit Services - Scottish Enterprise wishes to engage external auditors to two lots. Lot 1 - for all of its subsidiary companies and Lot 2, for its pension scheme, the Scottish Enterprise Pension and Life Assurance Scheme (SEPLAS). There are currently 10 subsidiary companies (excluding dormant companies). The active subsidiaries range in size and nature of business but include the Glasgow Science Centre group of companies. SEPLAS is a final salary pension scheme established by Scottish Enterprise for the benefit of its employees. The contract is envisaged to start in February 2022
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441056
  External Audit Services - Scottish Enterprise wishes to engage external auditors to two lots. Lot 1 - for all of its subsidiary companies and Lot 2, for its pension scheme, the Scottish Enterprise Pension and Life Assurance Scheme (SEPLAS). There are currently 10 subsidiary companies (excluding dormant companies). The active subsidiaries range in size and nature of business but include the Glasgow Science Centre group of companies. SEPLAS is a final salary pension scheme established by Scottish Enterprise for the benefit of its employees. The contract is envisaged to start in February 2022

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672071
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

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