--- title: "FinFish Production Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786195" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786195" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000786195.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000786195.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND" published: "2025-02-25" --- # FinFish Production Audit Services Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786195 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786195) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000786195.json) ## Summary Crown Estate Scotland is currently in the award stage of the procurement process for the "FinFish Production Audit Services" contract. This procurement falls under the industry category of Estate Management and is intended to audit the reported production of finfish farming tenants. The buying organisation, Crown Estate Scotland, is based at Quartermile Two, 2 Lister Square, Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process was executed through an open procedure, as managed by Scotland Excel, with key dates including the signing of the contract on 20th February 2025 for a total value of £31,120 GBP. The audits will ideally be conducted remotely, with instructions provided for any necessary on-site visits. Prior to the award, the submission deadline for tenders was 23rd January 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in auditing, particularly those specialising in environmental or agricultural audits. The successful business, Northern Light Consulting Ltd, exemplifies the kind of organisation well-suited to this contract, being a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) capable of flexible and precise auditing services. Companies seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector or develop expertise in the aquaculture industry will find such opportunities valuable. Furthermore, the structured procurement process and clear requirements outlined in the tender documentation provide a transparent and competitive environment for businesses looking to engage with public contracts. ## Notice Crown Estate Scotland is seeking to appoint auditors to independently verify the reported production of our finfish farming tenants. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Crown Estate Scotland wish to invite tenders to undertake audits of the calendar year production reported by finfish farming tenants as outlined in the tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524564 | | 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 | 25 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | £50,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £31,120 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH3 9GL | | 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 | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NORTHERN LIGHT CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 77800000 - Aquaculture services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 90714000 - Environmental auditing - 90714300 - Sectoral environmental auditing services - 90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services ## Release History - 25 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524564 - 20 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520765 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520765&idx=10 20th December 2024 - Tender forms - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520765&idx=11 20th December 2024 - Tender forms - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520765&idx=5 20th December 2024 - Scope of requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520765&idx=6 20th December 2024 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520765&idx=7 20th December 2024 - Previous experience template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520765&idx=8 20th December 2024 - Pricing schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520765&idx=9 20th December 2024 - Quality Questions template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520765&idx=1 20th December 2024 - Schedule of companies to be audited - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520765&idx=2 20th December 2024 - Standard format for audit report - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520765&idx=3 20th December 2024 - Suggested methodology - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520765&idx=4 20th December 2024 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520765 FinFish Production Audit Services - Crown Estate Scotland is seeking to appoint auditors to independently verify the reported production of our finfish farming tenants. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524564 FinFish Production Audit Services - Crown Estate Scotland is seeking to appoint auditors to independently verify the reported production of our finfish farming tenants. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://crownestatescotland.com/ - 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