External Audit Services
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What this is
SRUC, a tertiary education institution supporting Scotland's rural economy, seeks a service provider to deliver external audit services to the SRUC group of companies. The scope includes providing an opinion on the group's financial statements in line with Company Law, FRS102, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Higher Education SORP; providing opinions on various funding streams (including Scottish Government and Scottish Funding Council funds); and delivering reports to senior management and the SRUC Audit and Risk Committee, including attendance at committee meetings. An online 'Meet the Buyer' event precedes the Invitation to Tender.
Key points
- External audit services for the SRUC group of companies
- 36-month initial term plus two 12-month extensions; estimated value GBP 450,000
- ITT to follow the 'Meet the Buyer' event
Who can bid
External audit providers able to audit the SRUC group of companies in line with Company Law, FRS102, Scottish charities legislation and the Higher Education SORP.
How it is scored
No explicit quality/price weighting or sub-criteria provided; Invitation to Tender to follow.
How to submit
No submission portal stated yet; an online 'Meet the Buyer' event was held 11 February 2026, register by emailing procurement@sruc.ac.uk quoting 'External Audit Ref.27301'. ITT to follow.
Clarifications
No separate clarification deadline stated; pre-tender 'Meet the Buyer' event was 11 February 2026 (past).
Contract period
Anticipated initial period of 36 months, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions by mutual agreement.
Classification
CPV 79210000 — Accounting and auditing services EdinburghScotland
Published on Find a Tender. The official notice is the authoritative version.