Award

Internal Audit Services

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

National Museums Scotland, located on Chambers Street in Edinburgh, solicited tender applications for Internal Audit Services under an open procedure. The contract, which sought expertise in the UK charity and central government sectors, progressed from the tender stage initiated on 14 November 2024 to the award on 23 January 2025. The internal audit will cover Chambers Street, Edinburgh, and the contract period runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with a potential for up to two one-year extensions. The procurement process required electronic submissions by 13 December 2024, and the total value of the awarded contract is £40,500 GBP.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internal audit services, particularly those with experience in the charity and central government sectors. SMEs like the awarded supplier, Wbg Services LLP, can showcase their expertise and grow their portfolio by collaborating closely with National Museums Scotland. Ideal candidates would need to demonstrate compliance with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and have the requisite staff qualifications, enhancing their reputation and opening avenues for future contracts in similar sectors.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Internal Audit services with experience in the UK charity and central government sectors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Scotland is seeking a suitably qualified supplier of Internal Audit services with experience in the UK charity and central government sectors. The appointed organisation will be required to agree, with the NMS Audit & Risk Committee, a three-year plan of review activity which assesses the management of the principal risks and the adequacy of the system of internal control. The internal auditor will undertake a number of reviews covering financial and non-financial systems and procedures across a wide range of NMS departments. Such assessments will be reported to the Committee which usually meets four times a year, and this will require attendance by the internal auditor.

Renewal: Up to two one year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783224
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522437
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
SME

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
£40,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Jeremy Harper
Contact Email
j.harper@nms.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001236789

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1JF
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

WBG SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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