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Internal Audit Services

Shetland Islands Council

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26 Apr 2022 at 16:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is currently seeking bids for the procurement of Internal Audit Services, with a total estimated contract value of £1,200,000. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "internal audit services," is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 27 May 2022. The contract is set to begin on 1 August 2022 and will span three years, with the option to extend for an additional two years. The contract will be governed by Scots Law, and electronic submissions are encouraged, allowing for a streamlined response process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit and financial services, particularly those with experience in local authority auditing within Scotland. Candidates who demonstrate compliance with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and possess the relevant professional qualifications, such as CIPFA or CMIIA, are well-suited to compete. Companies that can articulate their community engagement and contribute to local initiatives may find this tender particularly appealing, as community benefits are included in the procurement requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is seeking to procure a comprehensive internal audit service including the role of Chief Internal Auditor/Chief Audit Executive for the Council and, on behalf of the Council, for the Integration Joint Board (IJB) and Zetland Transport Partnership. Deliverables will include: Assurance Mapping Annual Internal Audit Plans Annual Report and Audit Opinion Audit Review Reports Monitoring and follow up reporting on audit recommendations Whistleblowing and fraud prevention Support for the Council's Corporate Management Team and elected Members of the Council e.g. regarding Best Value requirements Potential for additional ad hoc Investigating Officer and other services as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract to be awarded is a contract for the provision of services to the Contracting Authority by a service provider. The procurement is governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") and Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The procedure being followed is the Open Procedure in accordance with Regulation 28 of the Regulations.

Renewal: Options to extend are detailed in the Invitation to Tender. The contract may be extended at the option of the Contracting Authority for a period or periods not exceeding 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0330ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010765-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
54 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Shetland Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Postcode Area
Lerwick
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

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