Award

Provision of Internal Audit, Assurance and Accounting Services

WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2018 at 00:00

Tender

08 Feb 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland is seeking to procure Internal Audit, Assurance, and Accounting Services through an open tender process. This initiative is part of an ongoing strategy to enhance organisational performance and compliance with statutory duties. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with a key deadline for submissions set for 12 March 2018. Interested suppliers should prepare to submit their proposals electronically, and the services will be provided at the Commission's base located at Moray House, Forthside Way, Stirling, Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in internal auditing and accountancy, particularly those capable of fostering a collaborative approach to auditing and assurance. Companies experienced in providing tailored and innovative audit solutions will be particularly well-suited to compete, as the Commission emphasises the need for a function that not only ensures compliance but also promotes operational improvements. Participation in this contract could facilitate business growth for service providers looking to align their offerings with the needs of a regulatory body within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit, Assurance and Accounting Services

Notice Description

The Commission is looking for an internal audit and assurance function with a difference. We would like the internal audit team to work closely with our employees to understand the work of the Commission and provide adequate challenge throughout the organisation to promote improvement, ensuring we are running our organisation at its fullest potential and discharging our statutory duties in accordance with accepted best practice.

Lot Information

Internal Audit and Assurance services

The office of the Commission is small and has been subject to numerous rigorous internal audit reviews of its core financial processes and procedures. The Commission is now looking for an internal audit and assurance function with a difference. We would like the internal audit team to work closely with our employees to understand the work of the Commission and provide adequate challenge throughout the organisation to promote improvement, ensuring we are running our organisation at its fullest potential and discharging our statutory duties in accordance with accepted best practice.

Renewal: Two periods of one year.

Accountancy services

From time to time, the Finance team of the office may require accounting advice on topics such as taxation or accounting disclosures. We would like to have an efficient and reliable service to reach out to when required.

Renewal: Two periods of one year each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000529861
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321330
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,800 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@watercommission.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01786430200

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 1JH
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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