Tender

Invitation to tender for the provision of Internal Audit Services to three small public service organisations - SPSO, SHRC, CYPCS

SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN

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Tender

17 Feb 2023 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman has initiated a tender process for the provision of Internal Audit Services to three small public service organisations – SPSO, SHRC, CYPCS. The tender, currently in the planning stage, is open for written submissions until 17th March 2023. The procurement value is £20,000 GBP and the award period is set to start on 20th March 2023. The tendering opportunity is located in Edinburgh, falls under the services industry category, and follows an open procedure.

This tender for Internal Audit Services offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to provide audit services to public sector organisations. Companies adept in offering internal audit services and committed to meeting the Living Wage standard and supporting environmental sustainability goals would be well-suited to apply. The procurement method being open allows for a fair and transparent competition among potential suppliers, emphasizing efficiency and compliance throughout the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to tender for the provision of Internal Audit Services to three small public service organisations - SPSO, SHRC, CYPCS

Notice Description

We are inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO), the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS), and The Scottish Commissioner for Human Rights (SHRC). The successful contracts from this invitation to tender will: -commence on Monday 1 May 2023 for an initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew for a further 2 years. -be provided by a single supplier -meet the Living Wage standard; -share our commitment to achieving net zero by 2030 and supporting our environmental sustainability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO), the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS), and The Scottish Commissioner for Human Rights (SHRC). The three Office-holders are located in Bridgeside House, 99 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4NS. The successful contracts from this invitation to tender will: -commence on Monday 1 May 2023 for an initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew for a further 2 years. -be provided by a single supplier -meet the Living Wage standard -share our commitment to achieving net zero by 2030 and supporting our environmental sustainability

Renewal: Contract to commence on Monday 1 May 2023 for an initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew for a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000723129
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471594
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Three years

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
Fiona Paterson
Contact Email
fiona.paterson@spso.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 8003777330

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4NS
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
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471594
    Invitation to tender for the provision of Internal Audit Services to three small public service organisations - SPSO, SHRC, CYPCS - We are inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO), the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS), and The Scottish Commissioner for Human Rights (SHRC). The successful contracts from this invitation to tender will: -commence on Monday 1 May 2023 for an initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew for a further 2 years. -be provided by a single supplier -meet the Living Wage standard; -share our commitment to achieving net zero by 2030 and supporting our environmental sustainability.

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