---
title: "Award of Provision of External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000819784"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Award of Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000819784

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## Summary

Glasgow Caledonian University has completed the procurement process for external audit services through an open procedure as part of the APUC Framework Agreement for Audit and Tax Services, Lot 7. The contract was awarded to AAB Audit & Accountancy Ltd, reflecting a key milestone in the procurement stage, which is the award. The University, based in Glasgow, UK, categorised under education, finalised this process on 2 March 2026, with a contract value of £491,814. The procurement was covered under services, and delivery will be within the region UKM82.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in audit services. AAB Audit & Accountancy Ltd, an SME, successfully competed in this mini competition, highlighting the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to secure substantial contracts. With four bids received, including two from SMEs, the competitive nature of the process underlines the opportunity for audit firms to expand their portfolio and influence within the educational sector. The open procedure offers transparency and an equal opportunity for businesses seeking to establish or enhance their foothold in this market domain.

## Notice

The University has appointed a Contractor to provide External Audit Services to Glasgow Caledonian University through a mini competition process conducted under the APUC Framework Agreement for Audit and Tax Services - (PFB1040 AP) - Lot 7.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has appointed a Contractor to provide External Audit Services to Glasgow Caledonian University through a mini competition process conducted under the APUC Framework Agreement for Audit and Tax Services - (PFB1040 AP) - Lot 7.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554147 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £491,814 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0BA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554147

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554147
  Award of Provision of External Audit Services - The University has appointed a Contractor to provide External Audit Services to Glasgow Caledonian University through a mini competition process conducted under the APUC Framework Agreement for Audit and Tax Services - (PFB1040 AP) - Lot 7.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819784
- https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/services-and-facilities/finance/procurement

## Provenance

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