Tender

SPSO Invitation to tender for the provision of Internal Audit Services

SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN

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Tender

21 Jan 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) is actively seeking tender submissions for the provision of Internal Audit Services, with a deadline for submissions set at 5pm on 21 February 2020. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and is being conducted using an open procedure. The selected contract will commence on 1 April 2020 for an initial twelve-month period, with the possibility of annual renewal for up to two additional years. The services will be required at the SPSO office located at Bridgeside House, 99 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4NS.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those who meet the Living Wage standard and are familiar with data protection regulations. Companies looking to expand their client base in the public sector, especially those with experience in working with government agencies or ombudsman services, would find this tender highly suitable. The need for confidentiality and qualified staff adds further suitability criteria for participating businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPSO Invitation to tender for the provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Friday 21 February 2020. Any response received after that time will not be considered further.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO), Bridgeside House, 99 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4NS. The successful contract from this invitation to tender will: - commence on Wednesday 1 April 2020 for an initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew annually for a further 2 years. - be provided by a single supplier - meet the Living Wage standard The SPSO is subject to Data protection legislation, and ATI legislation, with associated duties to protect personal data. Bidders must be aware of, and take account of, the confidentiality requirements of section 19 of the SPSO Act.

Renewal: Option to renew annually for a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000611435
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377878
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fiona.paterson@spso.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 8003777330

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4NS
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377878
    SPSO Invitation to tender for the provision of Internal Audit Services - The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Friday 21 February 2020. Any response received after that time will not be considered further.

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