This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Sep 2021 at 01:00

Tender

30 Apr 2021 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is seeking to procure Internal Audit Services as part of an open tender process. This procurement, situated in Edinburgh, is critical for assisting the Head of Internal Audit in delivering a high-quality, independent internal audit service in accordance with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards. The tender period concluded on 4th June 2021, with an award notification dated 13th August 2021, stipulating that the contract's value is £31,205. The tender was classified under services, specifically internal audit, and has been completed as per the procurement stage.

This contract represents an excellent opportunity for businesses with expertise in providing internal audit services, particularly those with a proven track record in high-profile public bodies. Companies specialising in risk-based auditing, compliance assessments, and public sector consultancy would find this tender most relevant. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate adherence to cyber security standards and possess significant insurance coverage will be exceptionally well-suited to compete for this project, as specific technical and economic evaluation criteria have been established for bidders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to assist the SPCB's Head of Internal Audit to deliver a high quality independent and risk-based internal audit and assurance service in line with the requirements of Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) requires a Contractor to assist the SPCB's Head of Internal Audit to deliver a high quality independent and risk-based internal audit and assurance service in line with the requirements of Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS).

Renewal: 24 month optional extensions have been applied to this contract at the sole discretion of the SPCB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000652486
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426886
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
Large

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
£31,205 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The contract is for a three year period with optional extensions of 24 months. It is anticipated this contract will be re-let at the sole discretion of the SPCB.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Postcode Area
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Grant Thornton UK LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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