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Competent Authority Audits

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking an external service provider for Competent Authority Audits, a procurement process classified under the services category in the Health sector. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with the contract awarded on 7th January 2020. The main delivery address for the related services is located in the UK. Interested businesses had the opportunity to submit their bids, with five bids received in total, all from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement process concluded with the award of a contract valued at £268,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing and compliance sectors, particularly those with expertise in health regulations and digital security. With the requirement for formal assessments outlined by the Scottish Health Competent Authority, companies specialising in compliance assurance, particularly SMEs, would find this contract a suitable match. Engaging in this contract could enhance their portfolio and establish a firm foothold within the public sector, fostering growth in future public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Competent Authority Audits

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Competent Authority Audits. The Scottish Health Competent Authority is required by Article 15 of the NIS (Network and Information Systems) Regulations 2018 to conduct formal assessments and audits of health boards to obtain compliance assurance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Digital Dynamic Purchasing System was used as the route to market for this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000610956
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377420
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
SME

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
£268,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20206 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 GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
karen.young2@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312441906

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

55 NORTH NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377420
    Competent Authority Audits - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Competent Authority Audits. The Scottish Health Competent Authority is required by Article 15 of the NIS (Network and Information Systems) Regulations 2018 to conduct formal assessments and audits of health boards to obtain compliance assurance.

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