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title: "External Audit Services (NLP & FAL)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829426"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# External Audit Services (NLP & FAL)

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829426

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## Summary

The procurement process for External Audit Services, titled "External Audit Services (NLP & FAL)," was addressed by North Lanarkshire Council, a regional or local authority based in Motherwell, UK. This procurement belongs to the industry category of general public services and operates under an open procurement method. The procurement reached the award stage with a contract signage date on 8th April 2026, finalised for CT (Chiene + Tait LLP) located in Edinburgh. The procurement process, identified with ID APR553919, aligns with CPV classification code 79210000 for services. The closing award notice confirms the conclusion of this service procurement for ALEO's NLP and FAL, adhering to relevant Scottish filing requirements and regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in audit services, particularly those with expertise in accounting legislation and standards. Businesses equipped to offer timely accounting advice, conduct comprehensive audits, identify weaknesses or irregularities, and manage compliance with UK Companies House requirements would find this contract beneficial for growth, especially given its £200,000 value. Organisations skilled in handling such rigorous auditing for public sector entities may gain prominence, foster relationships with local councils, and strengthen their portfolios through successful participation in such frameworks.

## Notice

The following External Auditor services are required for both ALEO's - NLP and FAL: (a) Provision of timely advice on the most up to date accounting legislation and relevant accounting standards to enable each entity to produce compliant Annual Accounts. (b) The planning, management and execution of the annual external audit of each entity. (c) Report any serious weaknesses, fraud irregularities or breakdown in accountancy controls identified during the course of the audit to the Management Committee / Board and attend any such meetings as necessary. (d) Submission of all annual accounts to Companies House per the required filing requirements, including correct format.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

External audit services for both ALEO's - NLP & FAL. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553919 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 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 | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CT (CHIENE + TAIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553919

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553919
  External Audit Services (NLP & FAL) - The following External Auditor services are required for both ALEO's - NLP and FAL: (a) Provision of timely advice on the most up to date accounting legislation and relevant accounting standards to enable each entity to produce compliant Annual Accounts. (b) The planning, management and execution of the annual external audit of each entity. (c) Report any serious weaknesses, fraud irregularities or breakdown in accountancy controls identified during the course of the audit to the Management Committee / Board and attend any such meetings as necessary. (d) Submission of all annual accounts to Companies House per the required filing requirements, including correct format.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829426

## Provenance

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