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title: "Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000578277"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2019-06-24"
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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000578277

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## Summary

Heriot Watt University in Riccarton, Edinburgh, has initiated a tender for Internal Audit Services, classified under the education sector. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to end on 25 April 2019 at 12:00. This process is crucial for the University in accordance with its Financial Memorandum with the Scottish Funding Council, aiming to appoint Internal Auditors who will perform independent appraisals of the University's activities. The contract value is estimated at £450,000, and the award period will commence after the tender submission deadline.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit and compliance services. Companies with strong capabilities in risk assessment, quality management, and financial audit are well-positioned to compete. Bidders should note the emphasis on past experience and financial stability, as evidence of previous successful contract delivery and robust insurance coverage is required. Engaging in this tender can enhance the growth of firms within the auditing sector while fostering long-term partnerships with educational institutions like Heriot Watt University.

## Notice

In accordance with its Financial Memorandum with the Scottish Funding Council, the University has a requirement to appoint Internal Auditors. The Internal Audit Service is responsible for conducting an independent appraisal of all the University's activities following a risk-based approach.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In accordance with its Financial Memorandum with the Scottish Funding Council, the University has a requirement to appoint Internal Auditors. The Internal Audit Service is responsible for conducting an independent appraisal of all the University's activities following a risk-based approach.. 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: 2 x 1-year options to extend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358463 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| 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 | HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358463
- 21 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349296

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349296
  Internal Audit Services - In accordance with its Financial Memorandum with the Scottish Funding Council, the University has a requirement to appoint Internal Auditors. The Internal Audit Service is responsible for conducting an independent appraisal of all the University's activities following a risk-based approach.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358463
  Internal Audit Services - In accordance with its Financial Memorandum with the Scottish Funding Council, the University has a requirement to appoint Internal Auditors. The Internal Audit Service is responsible for conducting an independent appraisal of all the University's activities following a risk-based approach.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000578277
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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