External Audit Services

Concepts

• auditing services
• glasgow
• scottish enterprise
• pension scheme
• scottish enterprise pension and life assurance scheme
• internal audit
• statutory audit
• external audit services
• external auditors
• financial auditing

Location

Scotland:

Description

Scottish Enterprise wishes to engage external auditors to two lots. Lot 1 - for all of its subsidiary companies and Lot 2, for its pension scheme, the Scottish Enterprise Pension and Life Assurance Scheme (SEPLAS). There are currently 10 subsidiary companies (excluding dormant companies). The active subsidiaries range in size and nature of business but include the Glasgow Science Centre group of companies. SEPLAS is a final salary pension scheme established by Scottish Enterprise for the benefit of its employees. The contract is envisaged to start in February 2022

Lot Division

CPV Codes

• 79212000 - Auditing services
• 79212200 - Internal audit services
• 79212300 - Statutory audit services
• 79212100 - Financial auditing services
• 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
• 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

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