---
title: "Internal Audit services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000524952"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AUDIT SCOTLAND"
published: "2018-08-02"
---

# Internal Audit services

Buyer: AUDIT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000524952

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Audit Scotland, is for the provision of Internal Audit services. This solicitation falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 2nd February 2018 at 12:00 PM. The value of the contract is set at £128,000, and the award period commenced on the same date. The successful supplier for this contract is BDO LLP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in audit and advisory services, particularly those specialising in internal audits for public sector clients. Companies that do not currently provide audit services (aside from internal audit) to the Auditor General for Scotland and Audit Scotland may find this competition particularly attractive. Establishing a successful bid could enhance a firm's reputation and expand its client base within the public sector, offering potential for substantial business growth.

## Notice

Provision of internal audit services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Internal Audit services Only accountant firms who do not presently provide audit services (apart from internal audit services) to the Auditor General for Scotland, the Accounts Commission and Audit Scotland will be considered for this contract.

Renewal: Possible 1 Year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326890 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | In accordance with the contract period advertised. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326890
- 8 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305741

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN305741&idx=9
  26th January 2018 - AS_TCs_Schedule_1_Joint_Controller_Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN305741&idx=8
  26th January 2018 - AS_TCs_for_the_Purchase_of_Goods_and_Services_Jan18
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN305741&idx=7
  24th January 2018 - A copy of the current risk register approved by Audit Scotland's Audit Committee November 2017
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN305741&idx=2
  8th January 2018 - AS_TCs_Schedule_1_Data_Processors
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN305741&idx=3
  8th January 2018 - Audit-Scotland_ESPD v1.9
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN305741&idx=4
  8th January 2018 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN305741&idx=5
  8th January 2018 - Instructions to Tenders for IAS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN305741&idx=6
  8th January 2018 - Internal_Audit_Tender_Specification_2018
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN305741&idx=1
  8th January 2018 - AS_TCs_for_the_Purchase_of_Goods_and_Services_Dec17
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305741
  Internal Audit services - Provision of internal audit services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG326890
  Internal Audit services - Provision of internal audit services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000524952
- https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/services/advisory/risk-and-advisory-services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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