Tender

Development of an Audit service for Certification Scheme Providers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

15 Aug 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a public procurement process for the "Development of an Audit service for Certification Scheme Providers." This tender, falling under the General public services industry category, is aimed at developing and delivering an audit programme to assess the performance of certification scheme providers against the Operating Framework. The procurement is at the 'Tender' stage, with the submission deadline set for 12th September 2024, at 10:00 AM GMT. This open procedure tender is targeted primarily at service providers and has a budget of GBP 60,000. The location for the contract is within the UK, and all submissions must be made electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services, compliance, and certification scheme evaluation to expand their portfolio by partnering with a high-profile public entity like the Scottish Government. Companies with robust experience in developing audit programmes and those capable of delivering detailed performance assessments will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. The open procurement method ensures a fair competitive process, offering equal opportunity for well-qualified businesses to secure a contract that enhances their professional footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of an Audit service for Certification Scheme Providers

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to develop and deliver an audit programme that will be used to assess and report on the performance of certification scheme providers against the Operating Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this project is to develop and deliver an audit programme that will be used to assess and report on the performance of certification scheme providers against the Operating Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000774361
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512122
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2024Expired
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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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