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title: "Accountancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000721805"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE AUCHINDRAIN TRUST"
published: "2023-07-10"
---

# Accountancy Services

Buyer: THE AUCHINDRAIN TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000721805

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## Summary

The Auchindrain Trust, a Scottish charity operating in Inveraray, published an "Accountancy Services" procurement opportunity for independent examination, book-keeping, and payroll services. The tender, initiated on February 7, 2023, is currently in an active stage with a value of £9,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing business growth opportunities to entities offering such services. The submission deadline for written bids ends on March 6, 2023, offering potential suppliers the chance to compete in a fair and transparent process within the services sector.

This tender by The Auchindrain Trust presents opportunities for businesses specializing in accountancy services to secure contracts in independent examination, book-keeping, and payroll services. Suppliers like Watson Financial Management and Shed Accounts Ltd have already won contracts in book-keeping and payroll services, respectively. Businesses with expertise in financial management and consultancy services tailored for the charity sector would be well-suited to compete and potentially expand their client base within Scotland. The active tender aims to promote competition and best value for money in public procurement, fostering growth and innovation in the services sector.

## Notice

Independent examination, book-keeping and payroll services for a charity.

### Lot Information

Book-keeping

The provision of book-keeping services to a small charity. Full details are set out in the tender document attached.

Renewal: Annual review, re-tendering after 3 years

Payroll Services

Monthly payroll, HMRC and pension management services for a Scottish charity. Details are in tender document attached.

Renewal: Annual review, re-tendering after three years.

Independent Examination or Audit

Annual Independent Examination or Audit to OSCR standards.

Renewal: Annual review, retender every 3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483354 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,900 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE AUCHINDRAIN TRUST |
| Locality | INVERARAY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA32 8XN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SHED ACCOUNTS; WATSON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79211100 - Bookkeeping services
- 79211110 - Payroll management services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483354
- 7 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470605

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470605&idx=1
  7th February 2023 - Information for Prospective Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470605
  Accountancy Services - Independent examination, book-keeping and payroll services for a charity.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483354
  Accountancy Services - Independent examination, book-keeping and payroll services for a charity.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.auchindrain.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721805
- https://watsonfm.co.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.shedaccounts.co.uk

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