Tender

Provision of Internal Audit Services 2023-25 (3 years)

BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG

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Tender

29 Nov 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bòrd na Gàidhlig is seeking tenders for the provision of internal audit services for a three-year period from 1 April 2022, with an option for two one-year extensions by mutual agreement. This active procurement process is classified under the services sector and offers a total contract value of £45,000. Prospective bidders must submit their tenders electronically by the deadline of 10 December 2021. The buying organisation, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, is based in Inverness and supports Gaelic language development, having been established by the Scottish Executive in 2006.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in internal audit services, particularly those with experience in the public sector and familiarity with Government Internal Audit Standards. Businesses with personnel who are qualified and have a substantial background in auditing, especially in non-departmental public bodies, will find this opportunity appealing. Additionally, a knowledge of the Gaelic language and its development would be advantageous for applicants aiming to align with the objectives of Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services 2023-25 (3 years)

Notice Description

Bord na Gaidhlig invites tenders for the provision of internal audit services to the Bord. Bord na Gaidhlig was established by the Scottish Executive in 2006 under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005. It is a non-departmental public body, with a Head Office in Inverness, and structured as a corporate body. The Bord is seeking an input of up to 26 days in each year, together with 4 days for audit administration, meeting attendance etc giving a total commitment of 30 days per annum. The period covered by the tender is 3 years commencing 1 April 2022 and may be extended by a further 2 periods of one year by mutual agreement. Please quote a daily rate for the provision of the service, exclusive of VAT, and also advise whether that rate will apply in the event of any additional internal audit requirements which may arise from time to time. The rate(s) quoted will be held to be applicable until 31 March 2025. Tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the attached Evaluation Proforma, with weighting given to the criteria as shown.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bord na Gaidhlig is seeking tenders for the provision of internal audit services to the Bord. The Bord is seeking an input of up to 26 days in each year, together with 4 days for audit administration, meeting attendance etc giving a total commitment of 30 days per annum. The period covered by the tender is 3 years commencing 1 April 2022 and may be extended by a further 2 periods of 1 year by mutual agreement. Please quote a daily rate for the provision of the service, exclusive of VAT, and also advise whether that rate will apply in the event of any additional internal audit requirements which may arise from time to time. The rate(s) quoted will be held to be applicable until 31 March 2025. Tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the attached Evaluation Proforma, with weighting given to the criteria as shown.. Bord na Gaidhlig was established by the Scottish Executive in 2006 under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005. It is a non-departmental public body, with a Head Office in Inverness, and structured as a corporate body.

Options: Bidders are asked to state whether that rate will apply in the event of any additional internal audit requirements which may arise from time to time.

Renewal: Contract may be extended by a further 2 periods of 1 year by mutual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000675158
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434156
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
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
BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG
Contact Name
Nicola Pearson
Contact Email
nicola@gaidhlig.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463225454

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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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