Award

The Provision of Internal Audit Services

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Creative Scotland, located in Glasgow, which has issued a tender titled "The Provision of Internal Audit Services". This project falls under the services category, specifically in Recreation, culture and religion, with a budget range of £75,000 to £90,000 including VAT. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline was on 13th October 2021. The contract for this tender was awarded to Azets, with the contract officially signed on 25th November 2021 and remains active.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses seeking to expand within the internal audit services domain. Large firms such as audit consultancies and finance service providers with expertise in public sector auditing would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The project offers a government-backed revenue stream, allowing successful bidders to enhance their portfolio while contributing to vital public services.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000667992
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441577
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

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
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CREATIVE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kelly.sweeney@creativescotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 3303332000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 3NU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZETS

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