IT and General Audit Services
About This Opportunity
Award by Scottish Enterprise (United Kingdom, audit & accounting): IT and General Audit Services. Awarded to Ernst & Young LLP (EY).
This is a consulting contract in the audit and accounting and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Internal Audit, Accounting and Forensic Accounting. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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 consulting in the audit and accounting sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Scottish Enterprise (SE) are looking to put in place a new framework for the provision of a shared internal audit service to cover IT and digital requirements. A limited amount of non-IT audit activity supporting the existing internal resource may also be required through this framework (including for example forensic accounting, assurance audit reviews and investigatory audit reviews).
The framework is expected to commence on 1 April 2026
Scottish Enterprise (SE) are looking to put in place a new framework for the provision of a shared internal audit service to cover IT and digital requirements. A limited amount of non-IT audit activity supporting the existing internal resource may also be required through this framework (including for example forensic accounting, assurance audit reviews and investigatory audit reviews).
SE’s Digital and IT services are delivered through a combination of internal resource and through a shared service delivery model provided by Enterprise IS (EIS). The shared service is delivered across four organisations – SE, Skills Development Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise with Scottish enterprise as the lead procurement partner.
One additional partner, Scottish Funding Council, will have access to the services delivered via the framework via a call-off mechanism should they require to do so.
The framework is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2026 for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for a further year.. 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 March 25, 2026. Last refreshed 49 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise has issued 42 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 28 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 28, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Ernst & Young LLP (EY). The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Scottish Enterprise 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 Consulting contract in the Audit, Accounting & Risk sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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