---
title: "Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034f18"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2022-07-06"
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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034f18

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## Summary

The Shetland Islands Council is currently in the process of awarding a contract for Internal Audit Services, aimed at enhancing the council's financial oversight. The contract spans an initial period of three years commencing on 1 August 2022, with the possibility of extending to five years. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broader participation. The tender is situated in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, with key developments noted as of 30 June 2022, when the contract was signed for a total value of £322,380.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internal audit services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive solutions including assurance mapping, annual reporting, and whistleblowing prevention. Companies with experience in serving public sector clients and those familiar with legislation and regulatory requirements in Scotland will be well-suited to compete. With Glasgow City Council also involved as a supplier, businesses may consider partnerships or collaborations to strengthen their bid and enhance service delivery for the Shetland Islands Council's needs.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority was 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 included: 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 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018544-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £322,380 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2022 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018544-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.shetland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000687649
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:687649-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.glasgowlivingwage.co.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1901
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402

## Provenance

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