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Provision of Internal Audit Services

ETHICAL STANDARDS COMMISSIONER

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ethical Standards Commissioner is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Internal Audit Services." This procurement falls within the services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The contract is set to commence on Monday, 28 February 2022, for an initial three-year period, with the option to renew for two additional years. Interested suppliers must have submitted their tenders electronically by noon on Monday, 17 January 2022, as part of an open procurement method under the tendering stage. For all necessary details regarding the requirements, suppliers should refer to the Invitation to Tender available on the Ethical Standards Commissioner’s website.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in audit services, particularly those that meet the Living Wage standard and hold relevant accreditations such as Cyber Essentials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it offers a chance to establish long-term relationships with a central purchasing body and demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards. The successful bidder will be expected to offer remote auditing services, which reflects an evolving operational landscape and the potential for flexible service delivery.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The Ethical Standards Commissioner is inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services. The successful contract will commence on Monday, 28 February 2022 for an initial period of three years, with the option to renew for a further two years. Services will be provided by a single supplier who meets the Living Wage standard and holds Cyber Essentials or similar accreditation. Full details about our requirements and how to apply are provided in the Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Internal Audit Services available on www.ethicalstandards.org.uk. Tenders should be submitted electronically to business@ethicalstandards.org.uk by noon, on Monday, 17 January 2022. Requests for more information about the work of the office or clarification about the tendering process should be made in good time to Jenni Green, Business Officer at business@ethicalstandards.org.uk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ethical Standards Commissioner is inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services. The successful contract will commence on Monday, 28 February 2022 for an initial period of three years, with the option to renew for a further two years. Services will be provided by a single supplier who meets the Living Wage standard and holds Cyber Essentials or similar accreditation. Full details about our requirements and how to apply are provided in the Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Internal Audit Services available on www.ethicalstandards.org.uk. Tenders should be submitted electronically to business@ethicalstandards.org.uk by noon, on Monday, 17 January 2022. Requests for more information about the work of the office or clarification about the tendering process should be made in good time to Jenni Green, Business Officer at business@ethicalstandards.org.uk.

Renewal: Option to renew for a further two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000676048
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442180
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
SME

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
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20223 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
ETHICAL STANDARDS COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Jenni Green
Contact Email
business@ethicalstandards.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313473890

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5HE
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WYLIE & BISSET

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434916
    Provision of Internal Audit Services - The Ethical Standards Commissioner is inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services. The successful contract will commence on Monday, 28 February 2022 for an initial period of three years, with the option to renew for a further two years. Services will be provided by a single supplier who meets the Living Wage standard and holds Cyber Essentials or similar accreditation. Full details about our requirements and how to apply are provided in the Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Internal Audit Services available on www.ethicalstandards.org.uk. Tenders should be submitted electronically to business@ethicalstandards.org.uk by noon, on Monday, 17 January 2022. Requests for more information about the work of the office or clarification about the tendering process should be made in good time to Jenni Green, Business Officer at business@ethicalstandards.org.uk.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442180
    Provision of Internal Audit Services - The Ethical Standards Commissioner is inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services. The successful contract will commence on Monday, 28 February 2022 for an initial period of three years, with the option to renew for a further two years. Services will be provided by a single supplier who meets the Living Wage standard and holds Cyber Essentials or similar accreditation. Full details about our requirements and how to apply are provided in the Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Internal Audit Services available on www.ethicalstandards.org.uk. Tenders should be submitted electronically to business@ethicalstandards.org.uk by noon, on Monday, 17 January 2022. Requests for more information about the work of the office or clarification about the tendering process should be made in good time to Jenni Green, Business Officer at business@ethicalstandards.org.uk.

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