E&Y to vet Commonwealth Games budget

E&Y will ensure the 2014 Commonwealth Games stay within its budget and that Glasgow and Scottish-based businesses are fully aware of the forthcoming procurement opportunities

Written by Penny Sukhraj

Ernst & Young have been appointed to ensure Glasgow's 2014 Commonwealth Games is within its budget, and that Scottish businesses are aware of contract opportunities for the games.

News of the appointment follow an effort to seek a further £2.4m to allow completion of the tendering process, The Herald reported.

A report before the council's executive committee states that the city council appointed E&Y to advise on a procurement strategy for this and other 2014 Games-related infrastructure projects 'with a view to not only securing efficiencies but also ensuring that Glasgow and Scottish-based businesses are fully aware of the forthcoming procurement opportunities and are gearing up accordingly'.

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