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title: "Provision of Internal Audit Services"
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# Provision of Internal Audit Services

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c8cb

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking a supplier to provide internal audit services under a restricted procedure procurement method. The contract, titled "Provision of Internal Audit Services," falls under the services category (CPV 79212200) and involves ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations and identifying areas for improvement within the business. The contract is valued at £720,000 and includes two potential 12-month extensions. The tender stage commenced on 17th December 2024, with the current tender period ending on 16th January 2025, and invitations to the next stage issued on 24th January 2025. The services will be delivered in the UKM83 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with expertise in areas such as risk management, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement. Companies with experience in the public sector or maritime industry are well-suited to bid. The procurement process includes strict eligibility requirements and assessment criteria focusing on financial stability, technical ability, and relevant past experience. Successful companies will benefit from establishing a relationship with a prominent public transport operator and potentially securing a long-term service agreement.

## Notice

Discussions within the David MacBrayne Group have indicated the continued need for a single Supplier who is able to provide internal audit services for the business. This will allow the business to deliver a high-quality and robust internal audit programme across all business areas to ensure compliance with business and regulatory obligations and identify any areas of non-compliance within business functions so that remedial actions can be agreed and introduced accordingly.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Discussions within the David MacBrayne Group have indicated the continued need for a single Supplier who is able to provide internal audit services for the business. This will allow the business to deliver a high-quality and robust internal audit programme across all business areas to ensure compliance with business and regulatory obligations and identify any areas of non-compliance within business functions so that remedial actions can be agreed and introduced accordingly.

Renewal: There will be two 12-month extension options available for this agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040626-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | December 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | £720,000 |
| 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 | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED |
| Locality | GOUROCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA19 1QP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040626-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785369
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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