--- title: "Provision of external monitoring of audit quality control policies and procedures" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000511278" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000511278" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000511278.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000511278.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "AUDIT SCOTLAND" published: "2018-02-02" --- # Provision of external monitoring of audit quality control policies and procedures Buyer: AUDIT SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000511278 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000511278) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000511278.json) ## Summary A tender has been issued by Audit Scotland for the "Provision of external monitoring of audit quality control policies and procedures". This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on audit quality. The tendering process is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 3rd November 2017. The contract is intended for delivery in Edinburgh, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure. The anticipated contract value is estimated to be between £50,000 and £60,000 per annum, excluding VAT. This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses specialising in audit and monitoring services, especially those with expertise in quality control systems within public sector organisations. Companies capable of employing skilled staff to meet the selection criteria would find this tender advantageous for growth. Additionally, businesses that can deliver tailored monitoring processes to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards could significantly benefit from participating in this tender. ## Notice Provision of a monitoring process designed to provide reasonable assurance to Audit Scotland that the policies and procedures relating to the system of quality control for all audit work carried out on behalf of the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission are relevant, adequate, and operating effectively. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of a monitoring process designed to provide reasonable assurance to Audit Scotland that the policies and procedures relating to the system of quality control for all audit work carried out on behalf of the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission are relevant, adequate, and operating effectively. We would anticipate the likely value to be in the region of GBP 50,000 to GBP 60,000 per annum (ex VAT). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Renewal: May take up option of 1 x 12 month extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308794 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jan 2018 | | Contract period | 4 Dec 2017 - 30 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AUDIT SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH3 9DN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 2 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308794 - 4 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297521 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297521&idx=7 6th October 2017 - ESPD for External monitoring of audit quality control policies and procedures - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297521&idx=4 6th October 2017 - Performance Audit & Best Value Group Audit Management Framework - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297521&idx=5 6th October 2017 - Audit Scotland terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297521&idx=6 6th October 2017 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297521&idx=3 6th October 2017 - Local Government Audit Manual - Auditing Best Value - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297521&idx=1 6th October 2017 - Audit Scotland Code of Audit Practice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297521&idx=2 6th October 2017 - Audit Services Audit Guide 2016 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297521 Provision of external monitoring of audit quality control policies and procedures - Provision of a monitoring process designed to provide reasonable assurance to Audit Scotland that the policies and procedures relating to the system of quality control for all audit work carried out on behalf of the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission are relevant, adequate, and operating effectively. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308794 Provision of external monitoring of audit quality control policies and procedures - Provision of a monitoring process designed to provide reasonable assurance to Audit Scotland that the policies and procedures relating to the system of quality control for all audit work carried out on behalf of the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission are relevant, adequate, and operating effectively. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000511278 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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