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Provision of Internal Audit Services

INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)

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29 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Inverness College UHI has completed a procurement process for the provision of internal audit services. This contract was managed through a limited procurement method, as part of a call-off from the existing APUC Framework PFB1040 AP for Audit and Tax Services, specifically under Lot 1. The procurement was concluded without the prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the supplier's top ranking on the framework and technical requirements. This contract, valued at £18,000, was awarded to Wbg Services LLP on 11th July 2025. The services fall under the education category, with delivery primarily within the UKM region, specifically in Inverness. The procurement method was necessitated due to the technical specificity and the framework's guidelines.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in audit and tax consulting services. Given the nature of the contract as a call-off from a framework agreement, companies like Wbg Services LLP, which are part of such frameworks, may find opportunities for competitive advantage and steady work. SMEs with the capability to deliver specialised and technically demanding services are especially well-suited for similar future tenders, as they often align with the nuanced requirements typical of public sector contracts. Engaging in these processes can also afford businesses the chance to establish a strong reputation and build robust relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Provision of internal audit services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition Explanation The contract has been awarded in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This is a call-off from an existing framework agreement that was established through a compliant competitive tender process. The supplier was ranked first on the framework and was selected in line with the call-off rules set out in the framework agreement.. Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition from APUC Framework PFB1040 AP Audit and Tax Services Lot 1

Procurement Information

This is a call-off from an existing framework agreement that was established through a compliant competitive tender process. The supplier was ranked first on the framework and was selected in line with the call-off rules set out in the framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805604
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535636
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
inverness@scotcourts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463273000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WBG SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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