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title: "DIAA-Provision of Certified Internal Auditor Training"
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# DIAA-Provision of Certified Internal Auditor Training

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a5ca

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## Summary

The Scottish Government's Internal Audit Directorate is seeking a contractor to deliver Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) training services. The tender, titled "DIAA-Provision of Certified Internal Auditor Training", falls under the industry category of Training Services (CPV code 80500000) and will be conducted primarily in the UK, specifically in the UKM region. The procurement method used is an open procedure. The contract will initially cover a 36-month period with an option to extend up to an additional 24 months. Key dates for this procurement include the tender period ending on 8th November 2024 and the award starting from the same day. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 135,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in training services, particularly those with experience in professional audit qualifications. The requirement for a comprehensive CIA training programme, including planning, course content delivery, and revision sessions, makes it especially appealing to established training institutions. Businesses able to demonstrate strong technical capabilities and experience in similar projects will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms must show competence in supply chain management, environmental awareness, and liability insurance to meet the selection criteria. This contract provides a stable long-term engagement for the awarded supplier, creating a reliable revenue stream and potential expansion opportunities.

## Notice

The Scottish Government (SG) Internal Audit Directorate (IAD) wishes to commission a contractor to provide Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) training on the contractors site, to enable an initial cohort of up to 4 internal auditors the opportunity to achieve relevant professional accreditation and competence. This will be a single supplier, multiple-year contract, with the possibility of extension should an additional cohort of trainees be required up to a maximum of a further 9 students.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contractor will be required to provide a full CIA training programme, including relevant workshop and revision sessions. The contractor will plan the course content, a learning programme and a schedule of delivery; drawing as far as possible on existing core IIA CIA training materials. Scottish Government will book and pay for the exams for students separately as this is booked directly with IIA when the student is ready. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 24 months.

Options: There is an option to extend up to a maximum of 24 months.

Renewal: One optional period of 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013425-2025 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | £135,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013425-2025
- 4 Oct 2024 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031843-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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