Provision of External Audit Services

What this is

The University of Dundee is procuring External Audit Services for a 36-month initial term with two optional 12-month extensions. The auditor must be eligible under the Companies Act and must have no conflict of interest with the University Court or staff. Award criteria are 70% quality and 30% price across five quality sub-criteria including relevant knowledge, management, methodology, presentations and sustainable procurement.

Key points

• Must be eligible as external auditor under Companies Act; no conflict with Court/staff
• Quality: Relevant Knowledge 20%, Management 25%, Methodology 10%, Presentations 10%, Sustainable Procurement 5%
• Submission deadline 10 July 2026; 36 months + 2 × 12-month extensions

Who can bid

Must be eligible to act as external auditor under the Companies Act. Must have no conflict of interest with University Court members or University staff. Relevant HE or public sector audit experience required.

How it is scored

Quality 70% · Price 30% MEAT basis: 70% quality split as Relevant Knowledge 20%, Management 25%, Methodology 10%, Presentations 10%, Sustainable Procurement 5%; and 30% price.

How to submit

Electronic submission via Public Contracts Scotland: www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

Clarifications

Via the Public Contracts Scotland portal Q&A facility. Contact University of Dundee procurement team.

Contract period

36-month initial term with two optional 12-month extensions (maximum 60 months).

Classification

CPV 79212000 — Auditing services ScotlandDundee