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Internal Audit Services

Shetland Islands Council

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06 Jul 2022 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is currently in the process of awarding a contract for Internal Audit Services, aimed at enhancing the council's financial oversight. The contract spans an initial period of three years commencing on 1 August 2022, with the possibility of extending to five years. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broader participation. The tender is situated in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, with key developments noted as of 30 June 2022, when the contract was signed for a total value of £322,380.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internal audit services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive solutions including assurance mapping, annual reporting, and whistleblowing prevention. Companies with experience in serving public sector clients and those familiar with legislation and regulatory requirements in Scotland will be well-suited to compete. With Glasgow City Council also involved as a supplier, businesses may consider partnerships or collaborations to strengthen their bid and enhance service delivery for the Shetland Islands Council's needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority was 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 included: 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 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034f18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018544-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£322,380 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Glasgow City Council

Further Information

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