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Provision of external monitoring of audit quality control policies and procedures

AUDIT SCOTLAND

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Award

02 Feb 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Oct 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

A tender has been issued by Audit Scotland for the "Provision of external monitoring of audit quality control policies and procedures". This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on audit quality. The tendering process is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 3rd November 2017. The contract is intended for delivery in Edinburgh, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure. The anticipated contract value is estimated to be between £50,000 and £60,000 per annum, excluding VAT.

This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses specialising in audit and monitoring services, especially those with expertise in quality control systems within public sector organisations. Companies capable of employing skilled staff to meet the selection criteria would find this tender advantageous for growth. Additionally, businesses that can deliver tailored monitoring processes to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards could significantly benefit from participating in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of external monitoring of audit quality control policies and procedures

Notice Description

Provision of a monitoring process designed to provide reasonable assurance to Audit Scotland that the policies and procedures relating to the system of quality control for all audit work carried out on behalf of the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission are relevant, adequate, and operating effectively.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a monitoring process designed to provide reasonable assurance to Audit Scotland that the policies and procedures relating to the system of quality control for all audit work carried out on behalf of the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission are relevant, adequate, and operating effectively. We would anticipate the likely value to be in the region of GBP 50,000 to GBP 60,000 per annum (ex VAT). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: May take up option of 1 x 12 month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000511278
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308794
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2017 - 30 Apr 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AUDIT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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