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17 Dec 2024 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking a supplier to provide internal audit services under a restricted procedure procurement method. The contract, titled "Provision of Internal Audit Services," falls under the services category (CPV 79212200) and involves ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations and identifying areas for improvement within the business. The contract is valued at £720,000 and includes two potential 12-month extensions. The tender stage commenced on 17th December 2024, with the current tender period ending on 16th January 2025, and invitations to the next stage issued on 24th January 2025. The services will be delivered in the UKM83 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with expertise in areas such as risk management, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement. Companies with experience in the public sector or maritime industry are well-suited to bid. The procurement process includes strict eligibility requirements and assessment criteria focusing on financial stability, technical ability, and relevant past experience. Successful companies will benefit from establishing a relationship with a prominent public transport operator and potentially securing a long-term service agreement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Discussions within the David MacBrayne Group have indicated the continued need for a single Supplier who is able to provide internal audit services for the business. This will allow the business to deliver a high-quality and robust internal audit programme across all business areas to ensure compliance with business and regulatory obligations and identify any areas of non-compliance within business functions so that remedial actions can be agreed and introduced accordingly.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Discussions within the David MacBrayne Group have indicated the continued need for a single Supplier who is able to provide internal audit services for the business. This will allow the business to deliver a high-quality and robust internal audit programme across all business areas to ensure compliance with business and regulatory obligations and identify any areas of non-compliance within business functions so that remedial actions can be agreed and introduced accordingly.

Renewal: There will be two 12-month extension options available for this agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c8cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040626-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
December 2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CalMac Ferries Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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