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Award

06 Jul 2026 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland has awarded the contract for internal audit services to be delivered over the next three years, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. This procurement process falls under the services industry category, specifically auditing services, with a CPV code of 79212000. The tender, titled "Award of VSEH250024 VisitScotland Internal Audit Services," was conducted by the buying organisation VisitScotland, based in Edinburgh. The contract, valued at an estimated £600,000, was signed on 7th June 2026, with Henderson Loggie from Dundee as the awarded supplier. The procurement was initiated as a tender process, with six bids received, and it reached the award stage on 6th July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive internal audit solutions to public sector clients. Firms with a strong track record in providing audit services and the capability to manage a contract over a three to five-year period would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities in future tenders. The engagement between VisitScotland and Henderson Loggie highlights the potential for businesses to secure substantial contracts within the Scottish public sector, promoting growth and building partnerships with government agencies.

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Notice Title

Award of VSEH250024 VisitScotland Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

VisitScotland require internal audit services for the next 3 years with the option to extend for a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823396
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559523
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

MORAY COUNCIL

NHS TAYSIDE

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

STIRLING COUNCIL

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

ALPHA FENCING

ATKINS REALIS

BERGMANN DIRECT

BRIGHT DIGITAL MARKETING LTD (BRIGHT SIGNALS

BROWNRIGGS

EPIQ EUROPE

HENDERSON LOGGIE

JACOBS

LEICA-MICROSYSTEMS

NORTH OFFSHORE

OBAN SCALLOP GEAR

PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP

QTS CONTRACTS NORTH

STEPFORD GROUP

WSP

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