Award

Internal Audit Services

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Sep 2021 at 13:15

Tender

30 Apr 2021 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is conducting a procurement process for Internal Audit Services within the auditing services industry. The contract is currently in the Tender stage, having an active status and an associated value of £31,205. This procurement uses an open procedure, allowing broad participation, and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The contract requires compliance with specific Cyber Security standards, and bidders must submit an online Supplier Assurance Questionnaire. The deadline for tender submission was June 4, 2021.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses with expertise in internal audit services, particularly those demonstrating a solid track record in public sector environments. Companies that hold Cyber Essentials certification and can showcase relevant experience in high-profile public bodies are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can meet the stringent financial standing requirements assessed via Creditsafe will likely benefit from this contract's scope and potential renewal options.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to assist the SPCB's Head of Internal Audit to deliver a high quality independent and risk-based internal audit and assurance service in line with the requirements of Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to assist the SPCB's Head of Internal Audit to deliver a high quality independent and risk-based internal audit and assurance service in line with the requirements of Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS).

Renewal: 24 month optional extensions have been applied to this contract at the sole discretion of the SPCB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ac53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022277-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,205 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The contract is for a three year period with optional extensions of 24 months. It is anticipated this contract will be re-let at the sole discretion of the SPCB.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nadia.smith@parliament.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1313486620

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

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