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DIAA-Provision of Certified Internal Auditor Training

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

07 Apr 2025 at 13:50

Tender

04 Oct 2024 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government's Internal Audit Directorate is seeking a contractor to deliver Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) training services. The tender, titled "DIAA-Provision of Certified Internal Auditor Training", falls under the industry category of Training Services (CPV code 80500000) and will be conducted primarily in the UK, specifically in the UKM region. The procurement method used is an open procedure. The contract will initially cover a 36-month period with an option to extend up to an additional 24 months. Key dates for this procurement include the tender period ending on 8th November 2024 and the award starting from the same day. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 135,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in training services, particularly those with experience in professional audit qualifications. The requirement for a comprehensive CIA training programme, including planning, course content delivery, and revision sessions, makes it especially appealing to established training institutions. Businesses able to demonstrate strong technical capabilities and experience in similar projects will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms must show competence in supply chain management, environmental awareness, and liability insurance to meet the selection criteria. This contract provides a stable long-term engagement for the awarded supplier, creating a reliable revenue stream and potential expansion opportunities.

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Notice Title

DIAA-Provision of Certified Internal Auditor Training

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG) Internal Audit Directorate (IAD) wishes to commission a contractor to provide Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) training on the contractors site, to enable an initial cohort of up to 4 internal auditors the opportunity to achieve relevant professional accreditation and competence. This will be a single supplier, multiple-year contract, with the possibility of extension should an additional cohort of trainees be required up to a maximum of a further 9 students.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contractor will be required to provide a full CIA training programme, including relevant workshop and revision sessions. The contractor will plan the course content, a learning programme and a schedule of delivery; drawing as far as possible on existing core IIA CIA training materials. Scottish Government will book and pay for the exams for students separately as this is booked directly with IIA when the student is ready. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 24 months.

Options: There is an option to extend up to a maximum of 24 months.

Renewal: One optional period of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a5ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013425-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Sophie Stark
Contact Email
sophie.stark@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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