---
title: "Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0330ab"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0330ab

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council is currently seeking bids for the procurement of Internal Audit Services, with a total estimated contract value of £1,200,000. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "internal audit services," is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 27 May 2022. The contract is set to begin on 1 August 2022 and will span three years, with the option to extend for an additional two years. The contract will be governed by Scots Law, and electronic submissions are encouraged, allowing for a streamlined response process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit and financial services, particularly those with experience in local authority auditing within Scotland. Candidates who demonstrate compliance with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and possess the relevant professional qualifications, such as CIPFA or CMIIA, are well-suited to compete. Companies that can articulate their community engagement and contribute to local initiatives may find this tender particularly appealing, as community benefits are included in the procurement requirements.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority is seeking to procure a comprehensive internal audit service including the role of Chief Internal Auditor/Chief Audit Executive for the Council and, on behalf of the Council, for the Integration Joint Board (IJB) and Zetland Transport Partnership. Deliverables will include: Assurance Mapping Annual Internal Audit Plans Annual Report and Audit Opinion Audit Review Reports Monitoring and follow up reporting on audit recommendations Whistleblowing and fraud prevention Support for the Council's Corporate Management Team and elected Members of the Council e.g. regarding Best Value requirements Potential for additional ad hoc Investigating Officer and other services as required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract to be awarded is a contract for the provision of services to the Contracting Authority by a service provider. The procurement is governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") and Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The procedure being followed is the Open Procedure in accordance with Regulation 28 of the Regulations.

Renewal: Options to extend are detailed in the Invitation to Tender. The contract may be extended at the option of the Contracting Authority for a period or periods not exceeding 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010765-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | 54 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | LERWICK, SHETLAND |
| Post town | Lerwick |
| Postcode | ZE1 0LZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Shetland Islands |
| Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010765-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=687649
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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