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Internal Audit services

AUDIT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Audit Scotland, is for the provision of Internal Audit services. This solicitation falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 2nd February 2018 at 12:00 PM. The value of the contract is set at £128,000, and the award period commenced on the same date. The successful supplier for this contract is BDO LLP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in audit and advisory services, particularly those specialising in internal audits for public sector clients. Companies that do not currently provide audit services (aside from internal audit) to the Auditor General for Scotland and Audit Scotland may find this competition particularly attractive. Establishing a successful bid could enhance a firm's reputation and expand its client base within the public sector, offering potential for substantial business growth.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit services

Notice Description

Provision of internal audit services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Internal Audit services Only accountant firms who do not presently provide audit services (apart from internal audit services) to the Auditor General for Scotland, the Accounts Commission and Audit Scotland will be considered for this contract.

Renewal: Possible 1 Year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000524952
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326890
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£128,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
In accordance with the contract period advertised.

Notice Status

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

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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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