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title: "Edinburgh Napier University External Auditor Services"
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# Edinburgh Napier University External Auditor Services

Buyer: EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795341

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## Summary

Edinburgh Napier University has concluded the procurement process for external auditor services, appointing Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP to deliver auditing services for the financial year 2024-25 and potentially extendable for up to two additional years, subject to satisfactory performance. This contract falls under the education industry category and is based at the Sighthill Campus in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on the 3rd of April, 2025. The procurement stage is complete, reflecting the formalisation of the agreement through an active contract, registered under the code 200FIN-ENU-2425-027. This contract caters to the university and its subsidiaries, with a primary focus on providing services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for large-scale businesses in the accounting and auditing sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive external audit services to educational institutions. The open procurement method previously attracted diverse interest, with five electronic bids submitted, suggesting a competitive landscape ideal for firms capable of delivering robust financial oversight and strategic audit implementation. Businesses looking to enhance their portfolios or expand into the educational sector may find similar opportunities advantageous, as they align with service-based contracts within institutional frameworks. Companies with a strong background in audit and tax services, especially those familiar with educational finance, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Appointment of external auditors for financial year 2024-25 onwards.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

External auditor services in respect of the University and its subsidiaries.

Options: The contract is for an Initial Period of three years, commencing with the Annual Accounts for 2024-25 year-end. The University reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further period of up to 2 years in one-year increments, subject to satisfactory service provider performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529137 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 4BN |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON ANDERSON & BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529137

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529137
  Edinburgh Napier University External Auditor Services - Appointment of external auditors for financial year 2024-25 onwards.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.napier.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795341

## Provenance

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