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title: "Forensic Accountancy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781537"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-01-10"
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# Forensic Accountancy

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781537

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract involving the provision of forensic accountancy services. The contract, titled "Forensic Accountancy," falls under the industry category of general public services (CPV code 79200000) and is located within the UKM region. The procurement method used was an open procedure, leading to an award on 10th January 2025 to Pricewaterhouse Coopers. The contract was signed on 8th January 2025, with a total value of £100,000. The initial tender stage was first announced on 25th October 2024, with tender submissions concluding on 14th November 2024. The award criteria included a 70% focus on quality and a 30% focus on price.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic accountancy or related financial services. The award to Pricewaterhouse Coopers highlights the high standards and capabilities required, suggesting that large firms with robust technical expertise and quality service delivery would be well-suited for such opportunities. Additionally, the contract stipulates criteria such as financial ratios, insurance requirements, and supply chain management, indicating that businesses looking to grow through public sector contracts must be prepared to demonstrate substantial financial stability and operational competency. This procurement not only provides financial returns but also offers a chance for businesses to strengthen their portfolio and credibility within the public sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Forensic Accountant.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Forensic Accountant.

Options: There may be additional assessments as part of this contract agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521515 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## 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 8LU |
| 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 | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521515
- 25 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516933

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516933
  Forensic Accountancy - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Forensic Accountant.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521515
  Forensic Accountancy - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Forensic Accountant.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781537
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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