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Internal Audit Services

THE STATE HOSPITALS BOARD FOR SCOTLAND

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09 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The State Hospitals Board for Scotland has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for internal audit services in the healthcare industry, situated in Lanark, UKM95. The procurement method applied was an open procedure, fostering transparent competition among bidders. On 9th March 2026, the contract valued at £92,000 was signed with RSM UK Audit LLP, ensuring they will provide the required services. This opportunity was categorised under services, specifically with the CPV code 79212200, signifying a focus on auditing functions within the healthcare sector.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in auditing services to expand into public sector healthcare projects in Scotland. Organisations with experience and a large operational scale, akin to RSM UK Audit LLP, would be well-suited for future similar contracts, as they can confidently navigate the competitive landscape of open procurement processes. Additionally, businesses with the capability to deliver audit services and maintain compliance with government standards have the potential to build robust relationships with government entities. This procurement establishes a framework for ongoing collaboration, offering avenues for sustained business growth within the public procurement domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Internal Audit Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825947
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551230
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
£92,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days 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
THE STATE HOSPITALS BOARD FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANARK
Postcode
ML11 8RP
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Clydesdale East
Westminster Constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK AUDIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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