Award

Internal Audit Services

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2022 at 00:00

Tender

26 Apr 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is currently seeking services for the "Internal Audit Services" contract, which falls under the category of General Public Services. This procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, is located in Shetland and is at the tender stage. The tender period commenced recently, with submissions due by 27th May 2022. The contract, valued at £1,200,000, is intended for an initial three years starting from 1st August 2022, with potential extensions up to five years in total.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in internal audit services, particularly those equipped with the qualifications mandated by Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS). Companies with experience in auditing Scottish Local Authorities and strong financial standing are well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate a commitment to community engagement and value-driven services will be viewed favourably as part of the evaluation process. With potential community benefits attached, this contract could also enhance a business's local influence and reputation.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority was seeking to procure a comprehensive internal audit service including the role of Chief Internal Auditor/Chief Audit Executive for the Council and, on behalf of the Council, for the Integration Joint Board (IJB) and Zetland Transport Partnership. Deliverables included: Assurance Mapping Annual Internal Audit Plans Annual Report and Audit Opinion Audit Review Reports Monitoring and follow up reporting on audit recommendations Whistleblowing and fraud prevention Support for the Council's Corporate Management Team and elected Members of the Council e.g. regarding Best Value requirements Potential for additional ad hoc Investigating Officer and other services as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract awarded is a contract for the provision of services to the Contracting Authority by a service provider. The procurement is governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") and Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

Renewal: Options to extend are detailed in the Invitation to Tender. The contract may be extended at the option of the Contracting Authority for a period or periods not exceeding 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000687649
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453314
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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£322,380 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
54 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Colin Black - Procurement Manager
Contact Email
contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk, corporateprocurement@glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412876426, +44 1595744595

Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Post Town
Lerwick
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
TLM66 Shetland Islands

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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