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The Provision of Internal Audit Services

CREATIVE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Creative Scotland, located in Edinburgh, issued a procurement for "The Provision of Internal Audit Services" in the Recreation, Culture and Religion category. The procurement process, which followed an open procedure, included key stages such as the tender period ending on 10 October 2024, and the contract signed on 9 January 2025. The procurement covers services to be delivered within the UKM region. The contract was awarded to Azets Technology Solutions Limited, based in London, and the contract period starts on 1 April 2025 and ends on 31 March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering internal audit services, especially those experienced in the public sector. It aligns with businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the cultural and recreational sectors. Companies that can deliver high-quality audit services and possess strong project management capabilities will find this contract beneficial for business growth. The total budget for the project was between 100,000 to 135,000 GBP, which allows for substantial business development for the winning supplier.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Please see the attached Tender Brief

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000778597
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521537
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CREATIVE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Kelly Neill
Contact Email
kelly.neill@creativescotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 3303332000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
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

AZETS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

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