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title: "Provision of internal audit services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048b41"
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buyer: "WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND"
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# Provision of internal audit services

Buyer: WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048b41

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## Summary

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has completed the procurement process for the provision of internal audit services, which falls under the industry category of internal audit services (CPV code 79212200). Located in Stirling (UKM72), this contract is described as a comprehensive analysis of governance, risk management, and internal control systems with a focus on establishing a risk-based assurance programme. The contract was awarded to Azets Technology Solutions Limited on 17th October 2024, following an open procedure. The services were deemed crucial for WICS’s compliance with internal and external regulations in line with the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM). The procurement process saw seven bids, with two of these being from SMEs.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with certifications such as Chartered Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Companies with expertise in public sector auditing and membership in the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) would find this contract especially fitting. Winning such contracts can provide businesses with valuable experience in public sector auditing, enhancing their portfolio and broadening their market reach. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, favouring transparency and equal opportunity, thus encouraging competitive participation from eligible firms.

## Notice

The provision of internal audit services to a small, non-departmental public body

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The internal audit function will be required to (i) analyse the governance, risk management and internal control system and establish a risk-based assurance programme; (ii) identify and evaluate the controls which are established to achieve objectives in the most economical, effective and efficient manner; (iii) report findings and conclusions and, where appropriate, make recommendations for improvement; (iv) provide an opinion on the controls under review; and (v) provide assurance based on evaluating the governance, risk management and internal control system within the organisation as a whole. For each year from 1 April to 31 March the following year, the internal audit team will be responsible for proposing a programme of work and submitting it for approval to the ARC that focuses on areas of specific business risk that WICS faces regularly. This focus will include compliance with internal and external WICS regulations, particularly in line with the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM). Annual audit assu

Renewal: Subject to Scottish Government approval, the contract may be extended by three periods of one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033766-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £325,000 |
| Lots value | £325,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £325,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 1QZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AZETS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033766-2024
- 15 Aug 2024 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025987-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.watercommission.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775369
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10543

## Provenance

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