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title: "DLGH Audit Services for Local Authority Verifiers & Certification Scheme Providers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05540f"
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published: "2025-10-27"
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# DLGH Audit Services for Local Authority Verifiers & Certification Scheme Providers

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05540f

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed a procurement process for the provision of audit services, awarding the contract to RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP. This contract serves the auditing needs of local authority verifiers and certification scheme providers as mandated by the Building (Scotland) Act 2003. The process adhered to the Open procedure method and included multiple phases spanning from 2025 to 2029, with auditing services being the primary focus. The contract, valued at £1,058,570, commenced on 20 October 2025 and is set to conclude by 14 October 2030, with potential extensions until 14 October 2032. Operating within the services category, the procurement aligns with UKM location, overseen by the Scottish Government, located in Glasgow. The process highlights the government's commitment to ensuring that local verifiers continue to meet established operational frameworks, reinforcing compliance and performance through thorough audits.

This contract presents sizeable opportunities for firms, notably those with expertise in auditing and compliance services. Companies that have a strong track record in delivering competitive quality assurance, with particular emphasis on methodology and staffing, are well-placed to benefit. Given the nature of the auditing services required, firms with specialisation in public sector contracts and those capable of executing rigorous, long-term auditing schedules will find this opportunity appealing. Businesses that successfully align themselves with governmental transparency and robust auditing practices will enhance their reputation and business footprint within this sector. Moreover, the commitment to paying the real Living Wage can attract organisations that prioritise fair employment practices, aligning their corporate values with this public contract.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract to an external service provider for the provision of audit services. The Building (Scotland) Act 2003 sets out the role of verifiers and certification scheme providers with the Scottish building standards system and allows their appointment to perform their respective roles. Appointment of both verifiers and certification scheme providers is conditional on their ability to continue to meet the requirements of their respective Operating Frameworks (verification & certification) with periodic audits identified as one of the conditions of appointment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the contract covers the auditing of 32 local authority verifiers and 6 certification scheme providers. The service provider will be required to deliver the following: - Phase 1: Audit Plans and Schedules for both Certification Scheme Providers and Verifiers - Phase 2: Audit of Certification Scheme Providers 2025-2026 - Phase 3: Audit of Verifiers 2026-2029 - Phase 4: Review of Certification Operating Framework - Phase 5: Audit of Certification Scheme Providers 2027-2028 Delivery of additional cycles of audits of Certification Scheme Providers and delivery of stage 2 audits of Local Authority Verifiers may also be required during the contract term. Additional information: The period of the contract is from and including 15 October 2025 to and including 14 October 2030. The Scottish Government may, by giving notice to the service provider, extend the period of the contract to a date falling no later than 14 October 2032. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the contract on more than one occasion.

Options: Delivery of additional cycles of Certification Scheme Provider audits, and delivery of stage 2 audits of local authority verifiers, may also be required from 2029 until the contract ends. Professional advice in relation to the audits, and spot audits where risks/needs arise, may also be required at any point during the contract term.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of up to 24 months. Subject to that constraint, the period of the Contract may be extended on more than one occasion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068723-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,058,570 |

## 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 8LU |
| 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 | RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 16:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068723-2025
- 1 Aug 2025 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045212-2025
- 26 Jun 2025 at 11:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035369-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806044
- https://www.gov.scot/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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