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Internal & Service Audits

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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Summary of the contracting process

The Commons Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) has awarded a contract titled "Internal & Service Audits" for the provision of internal and service audit collaboration with Scottish Ambulance Service and NHS Education for Scotland. This procurement falls under the health sector, specifically aimed at improving audit mechanisms within public healthcare. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the contracts were signed on 29 March 2019. The main delivery location for this contract is Gyle Square, Edinburgh, where services will be provided over an initial three-year period, with the option to extend for an additional 12 months.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, management consultancy, and related sectors. Companies that offer internal audit services, compliance evaluations, or financial consulting would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in such government contracts not only opens avenues for revenue growth but also enhances a company’s credibility within the public sector, fostering long-term relationships with key health authorities in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Internal & Service Audits

Notice Description

Provision of Internal & Service Audit collaboration contract with NSS, SAS and NES

Lot Information

Internal Audit

Provision of Internal Audit, collaboration contract with NSS, SAS and NES. Duration for initial 3 year period, with option to extend for 1 x 12 months

Service Audis

Provision of Service Audit, consisting of service audits within NSS for: National IT Contract, P&CFS service audit and Payroll services.. Duration of contract for initial 3 year period, with option to extend for 1 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000569153
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350115
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,620,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20196 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
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Additional Buyers

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE

Contact Name
Danielle Welsh, Declan Walkden
Contact Email
d.welsh1@nhs.net, declan.walkden@nes.scot.nhs.uk, joshfoggo@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1313140087, +44 1313141051, +44 1316563200

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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

KPMG

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