External Audit - Queen Margaret University
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the audit and accounting and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on External Audit. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 17, 2026.
Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the audit and accounting sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Queen Margaret University is seeking a company to supply External Audit Services
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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on June 16, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Queen Margaret University
Queen Margaret University has issued 4 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Finance & Banking, Audit, Accounting & Risk, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 17, 2026. You have 22 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Queen Margaret University in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Audit, Accounting & Risk sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
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