Award

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Audit Services

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2019 at 00:00

Tender

19 Sep 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Audit Services is conducted by Scottish Natural Heritage, located in Inverness, UK. This tender, identified as PP1127, falls under the services category and has a total value of £130,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 24th October 2019. The award of the contract was completed on 13th December 2019, and the award has been made to Scott-Moncrieff.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in internal and other audit services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include established audit firms and organisations with a strong background in environmental protection audits. The framework agreement allows for a long-term collaboration, encouraging firms to showcase their quality and value while potentially enhancing their portfolio with a prestigious governmental contract.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Audit Services

Notice Description

Scottish Natural Heritage wish to appoint a firm to provide internal and other audit services. Please refer to the attached ESPD and Statement of Requirements for full details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Natural Heritage wish to appoint a firm to provide internal and other audit services. Please refer to the attached ESPD and Statement of Requirements for full details.. Please note that the Estimated Value listed at Section II.2.6 above relates to the framework operating for the maximum 48-month term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000597409
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375644
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 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
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
contract.advertising@nature.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463725097

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTT-MONCRIEFF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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