--- title: "External Audit - Queen Margaret University" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834767" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834767" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834767.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834767.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY" published: "2026-06-16" --- # External Audit - Queen Margaret University Buyer: QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834767 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834767) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834767.json) ## Summary Queen Margaret University, located in Musselburgh, Scotland, is seeking to procure external audit services through an open procedure. The procurement process, titled "External Audit - Queen Margaret University," falls under the Education industry category, with the primary location for the services being the university itself in Musselburgh. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 17 July 2026. Businesses are invited to submit their proposals electronically via the specified portal. The contract is intended to cover a three-year term, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions, focusing on auditing the university and its associated entities. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for auditing firms specialising in education sector audits to expand their portfolio and secure a long-term client relationship. The structured evaluation criteria, which prioritise technical quality (70%) over price (30%), suggest that firms with robust technical capabilities and previous experience in handling educational audits would be well-positioned to compete successfully. The procurement process allows businesses to capitalise on a stable opportunity that assures repeat business possibilities and engagement with an esteemed educational institution, aiding in business growth and sectoral credibility. ## Notice Queen Margaret University is seeking a company to supply External Audit Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University is seeking to appoint an External Audit firm to undertake the full statutory audits in respect of: Queen Margaret University, and QMU Enterprises Ltd. It should be noted that the University is an equal partner in a joint venture with East Lothian Council, The Edinburgh Innovation Park Joint Venture Company Ltd. While the External Auditor will not be required to conduct the audit of the joint venture, it will be required to be considered as part of the group. The University's financial year runs each year from 1 August to 31 July. The University expects to appoint the successful bidder for an initial three year term, in order that they can complete the FY 2026/27, FY 2027/28, and FY 2028/29 annual year-end audit. There is a possibility of extension of a further two year extensions in one year increments, subject to mutual agreement and satisfactory performance. The University is required to submit its annual accounts to the Scottish Funding Council by 31 December each year, and as such the successful applicant will be required to conduct their work such that this can achieved.. 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. Renewal: option to extend for up to 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558090 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 5 years after date of award | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY | | Locality | MUSSELBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH21 6UU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | East Lothian | | Electoral ward | Musselburgh | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558090 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558090 External Audit - Queen Margaret University - Queen Margaret University is seeking a company to supply External Audit Services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.qmu.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834767 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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