Tender

Provision of Internal Audit Services

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Tender

13 Jul 2022 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is currently seeking proposals for the provision of Internal Audit Services under an open procurement process, with a total contract value of £1,300,000. The tender is set to close on 12th August 2022, and the procurement process is currently at the Tender stage. Interested suppliers should note that the services must comply with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) and the contract duration will be for five years. The tender can be submitted electronically via the provided submission method link.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialised in auditing and compliance services, particularly those with experience in the public sector. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and have a proven track record in similar services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses focusing on community benefits could also find this tender appealing, given the emphasis on community contributions in the tender requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of Internal Audit Services. The Authority is required to tender this opportunity to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified Contractor. The services must be in line with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS). The appointed Internal Auditor may also undertake other work for the Authority. This may include additional ad hoc audit or assurance work requested by the Authority or Police Scotland within the framework of the contract but outside of the agreed annual internal audit plan. Such additional work will require the approval of the Procurement Department and the Authority's Accountable Officer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has a requirement for the provision of Internal Audit Services. The Authority is required to tender this opportunity to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified Contractor. The services must be in line with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS). The appointed Internal Auditor may also undertake other work for the Authority. This may include additional ad hoc audit or assurance work requested by the Authority or Police Scotland within the framework of the contract but outside of the agreed annual internal audit plan. Such additional work will require the approval of the Procurement Department and the Authority's Accountable Officer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03519d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019189-2022
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
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementtenders@scotland.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

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