---
title: "Competent Authority Audits"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000750266"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000750266.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-11-16"
---

# Competent Authority Audits

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000750266

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for Competent Authority Audits to 55 NORTH NETWORK LTD. The procurement method used was a limited tender process with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, with a value of £880,110.00, was signed on 23rd January 2023. The auditors will perform Financial Audits for Local Authorities throughout Scotland, with an optional 36-month extension period.

This contract opportunity presents growth prospects for small and medium-sized service providers in the audit industry. Companies specializing in financial auditing services, particularly those with experience in serving public authorities, are well-suited to compete. The contract was awarded following a competitive process, creating opportunities for businesses to expand their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships with the Scottish Government.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Competent Authority Audits.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Financial Audits for Local Authorities throughout Scotland

Options: Optional 36 month extension period

### Procurement Information

Call-off via Mini-Competition from Dynamic Purchasing System - Digital Technology Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492851 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 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 | £880,110 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | 55 NORTH NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492851

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492851
  Competent Authority Audits - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Competent Authority Audits.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750266

## Provenance

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