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DLGH Audit Services for Local Authority Verifiers & Certification Scheme Providers

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Oct 2025 at 16:47

Award Notice
Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 13:15

Tender Notice
Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 12:02

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed a procurement process for the provision of audit services, awarding the contract to RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP. This contract serves the auditing needs of local authority verifiers and certification scheme providers as mandated by the Building (Scotland) Act 2003. The process adhered to the Open procedure method and included multiple phases spanning from 2025 to 2029, with auditing services being the primary focus. The contract, valued at £1,058,570, commenced on 20 October 2025 and is set to conclude by 14 October 2030, with potential extensions until 14 October 2032. Operating within the services category, the procurement aligns with UKM location, overseen by the Scottish Government, located in Glasgow. The process highlights the government's commitment to ensuring that local verifiers continue to meet established operational frameworks, reinforcing compliance and performance through thorough audits.

This contract presents sizeable opportunities for firms, notably those with expertise in auditing and compliance services. Companies that have a strong track record in delivering competitive quality assurance, with particular emphasis on methodology and staffing, are well-placed to benefit. Given the nature of the auditing services required, firms with specialisation in public sector contracts and those capable of executing rigorous, long-term auditing schedules will find this opportunity appealing. Businesses that successfully align themselves with governmental transparency and robust auditing practices will enhance their reputation and business footprint within this sector. Moreover, the commitment to paying the real Living Wage can attract organisations that prioritise fair employment practices, aligning their corporate values with this public contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DLGH Audit Services for Local Authority Verifiers & Certification Scheme Providers

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract to an external service provider for the provision of audit services. The Building (Scotland) Act 2003 sets out the role of verifiers and certification scheme providers with the Scottish building standards system and allows their appointment to perform their respective roles. Appointment of both verifiers and certification scheme providers is conditional on their ability to continue to meet the requirements of their respective Operating Frameworks (verification & certification) with periodic audits identified as one of the conditions of appointment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the contract covers the auditing of 32 local authority verifiers and 6 certification scheme providers. The service provider will be required to deliver the following: - Phase 1: Audit Plans and Schedules for both Certification Scheme Providers and Verifiers - Phase 2: Audit of Certification Scheme Providers 2025-2026 - Phase 3: Audit of Verifiers 2026-2029 - Phase 4: Review of Certification Operating Framework - Phase 5: Audit of Certification Scheme Providers 2027-2028 Delivery of additional cycles of audits of Certification Scheme Providers and delivery of stage 2 audits of Local Authority Verifiers may also be required during the contract term. Additional information: The period of the contract is from and including 15 October 2025 to and including 14 October 2030. The Scottish Government may, by giving notice to the service provider, extend the period of the contract to a date falling no later than 14 October 2032. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the contract on more than one occasion.

Options: Delivery of additional cycles of Certification Scheme Provider audits, and delivery of stage 2 audits of local authority verifiers, may also be required from 2029 until the contract ends. Professional advice in relation to the audits, and spot audits where risks/needs arise, may also be required at any point during the contract term.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of up to 24 months. Subject to that constraint, the period of the Contract may be extended on more than one occasion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05540f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068723-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,058,570 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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

RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP

Further Information

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