Award

External inspection of audit quality control policies and procedures

AUDIT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2023 at 00:00

Tender

16 Sep 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process is led by Audit Scotland, a buyer organisation based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement involves the provision of an external inspection for audit quality control policies and procedures. The tender, with the title "External inspection of audit quality control policies and procedures," falls under the services category, targeting the general public services industry. The main procurement method employed is an open procedure, completed with a contract signed on January 23, 2023, with a value of GBP 612,750. Key parties involved include Audit Scotland and ICAEW. The procurement stage is in the award phase, indicating successful completion.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of providing audit quality control services. Businesses in the services sector, particularly those specialised in audit processes, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The location of the procurement is in Edinburgh, UK, offering favourable circumstances for local businesses. With the contract value signed at GBP 612,750, successful bidders can gain significant revenue. The procurement process encourages electronic bids and emphasises compliance with quality criteria, positioning businesses with strong audit capabilities favourably for participation.

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Notice Title

External inspection of audit quality control policies and procedures

Notice Description

Provision of an inspection process designed to provide reasonable assurance to Audit Scotland that the policies and procedures relating to the system of quality control for all audit work carried out on behalf of the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission meet their expected standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an inspection process designed to provide reasonable assurance to Audit Scotland that the policies and procedures relating to the system of quality control for all audit work carried out on behalf of the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission meet their expected standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000704021
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475832
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£612,750 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20233 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
AUDIT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
John Gilchrist
Contact Email
jgilchrist2112@gmail.com
Contact Phone
+44 1316251659

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICAEW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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