---
title: "Supply of External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790863"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790863.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-02-18"
---

# Supply of External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790863

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## Summary

The University of the West of Scotland has concluded a procurement process for the provision of external audit services, with the contract being awarded on 17th February 2024. The procurement falls within the education sector and was managed through an open procedure under the APUC Tax and Audit Services framework agreement. The tender was labelled as UWS-2024-089 and had a completion date of 18th February 2025. The services will be delivered in the UK, specifically within the UKM region, which encompasses Scotland. The total contract value is £440,000, and the procurement stage is recorded as complete, with the award notice published accordingly.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for auditing firms, particularly those with expertise in educational institutions. SMEs such as AAB Audit LLP, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that smaller enterprises can compete effectively in public sector contracts, provided they meet stringent service requirements. By participating in such tenders, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain credibility, and establish long-term relationships with public sector entities like the University of the West of Scotland, potentially leading to further business opportunities.

## Notice

The University of the West of Scotland is seeking a contractor to a provide a full external audit service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Further Competition process is being carried out in accordance with the conditions of the APUC Tax and Audit Services framework agreement PFB1040 AP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524176 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £440,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 2BE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley Northwest |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AAB AUDIT |

## 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

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524176

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524176
  Supply of External Audit Services - The University of the West of Scotland is seeking a contractor to a provide a full external audit service.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.uws.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790863

## Provenance

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