Tender

Provision of Internal Audit Services

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Tender

06 Mar 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian is currently conducting a tender process for the "Provision of Internal Audit Services," which focuses on both financial and operational processes to meet strategic risks and governance requirements. This procurement falls under the health industry category and is located in Aberdeen, UK. The open procedure allows for electronic submissions, with the deadline set for 7 April 2017. Following the bid opening on the same day, the contract duration is planned for 1080 days, with an optional 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing sector, particularly those with expertise in financial and operational auditing. Companies that can demonstrate a minimum average yearly turnover of £20 million over the last three years, alongside relevant technical qualifications and experience, will be well-positioned to compete. Firms that hold or can obtain necessary insurance levels—including Employer's Liability, Public Liability, and Professional Indemnity—should consider participating, as they align well with the tender's requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

NHS Grampian is undertaking this procurement for the provision of internal audit services, focussing on both financial and operational processes, taking into cognisance our strategic risks and assurances needed to fulfil our requirements within the annual Governance Statement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Internal Audit Services

Renewal: Optional 12 months extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000478819
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR275999
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2017Expired
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
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sheila.macindoe@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 8454566000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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