---
title: "External Audit - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000742613"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2023-08-24"
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# External Audit - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000742613

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for external audit services. The tender, titled "External Audit - University of Aberdeen," was completed under an open procedure. The procurement method used was an open procedure for services in the education industry category. The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK, initiated the tender, and the award was recently signed on 21st August 2023.

This tender for external audit services presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering audit and assurance services, to compete. Companies with expertise in providing audit services to educational institutions may find this tender well-suited for business growth. The contract was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP, a large-scale supplier, and includes optional extensions after the initial three-year term. Business entities interested in conducting auditing services for public entities, like universities, could benefit from participating in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE - External Audit Services for the University of Aberdeen following further competition from CCS Framework RM6188 Audit & Assurance Services, Lot 2

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE - External Audit Services for the University of Aberdeen following further competition from CCS Framework RM6188 Audit & Assurance Services, Lot 2

Options: 2 X Optional 1 year extensions after initial 3 year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486684 |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £618,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486684

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486684
  External Audit - University of Aberdeen - AWARD NOTICE - External Audit Services for the University of Aberdeen following further competition from CCS Framework RM6188 Audit & Assurance Services, Lot 2

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000742613

## Provenance

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