Tender

Provision of Audit services for Certification Scheme Providers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

12 Nov 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has issued an open tender for the "Provision of Audit services for Certification Scheme Providers," under the procurement category of services. This tender, identified as 2024/16, seeks to audit the performance of certifiers and is active as of 12th November 2024. The procurement falls under the industry classification of general public services and is specifically coded under CPV 73110000. The project budget is GBP 60,000, with submissions to be made electronically by 2nd December 2024 at 10:00 AM. The contracting authority’s address is Denholm House, Livingston, UKM, EH54 6DE, and the services will be delivered across the UK. The current stage of procurement is the Tender stage, inviting bids through an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in certification and audit services. Companies with competencies in auditing and compliance would be well-suited for this contract, particularly those familiar with operating membership schemes against an established Operating Framework. The open procedure encourages broad participation, making it accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise. Successful participation in this tender could enhance a business’s profile, offer a steady revenue stream, and establish a lasting relationship with a major government entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Audit services for Certification Scheme Providers

Notice Description

auditing of certifiers

Lot Information

Lot 1

To audit the performance of the six scheme providers in relation to how they operate their membership schemes against the Operating Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782700
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518166
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

73110000 - Research 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
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 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
spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

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