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title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000785984"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LINK GROUP"
published: "2024-12-17"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: LINK GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000785984

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## Summary

Link Group, based in Edinburgh, has announced a tender for the provision of external audit services. This opportunity falls under the Housing and Community Amenities sector and involves the delivery of services within Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with electronic submissions being accepted until 14 February 2025. Key procurement method details include an open procedure with specific selection and award criteria outlined for interested businesses.

This tender offers significant prospects for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those experienced with housing organisations. The open procurement method ensures a competitive bidding process, allowing firms of various sizes to participate. This opportunity is ideal for companies that can demonstrate strong technical expertise and a robust approach to audit quality, as well as those proficient in handling electronic submissions and communications.

## Notice

External Audit Services for the Link group of companies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of external audit services for the Link group of companies.

Renewal: 3 + 1 + 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520443 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINK GROUP |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 1RL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## 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

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520443

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520443&idx=6
  20th December 2024 - Link Group annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520443&idx=1
  20th December 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520443&idx=5
  20th December 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520443&idx=2
  17th December 2024 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520443&idx=3
  17th December 2024 - Conditions of contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520443&idx=4
  17th December 2024 - Data processing agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520443
  External Audit Services - External Audit Services for the Link group of companies.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.linkhousing.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=785984
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785984
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=785984

## Provenance

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