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title: "Internal Audit - Board Effectiveness"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581378"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)"
published: "2019-04-23"
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# Internal Audit - Board Effectiveness

Buyer: SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581378

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Media Service) for an internal audit titled "Internal Audit - Board Effectiveness". This tender falls under the services category, specifically within the broadcasting industry, and is located in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, UK. The procurement is currently in the active tendering stage, with a submission deadline set for 21st May 2019. The total contract value is £10,000, and it employs an open procurement method, allowing for written submissions.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in auditing, governance, or consultancy within the broadcasting sector to expand their service offerings. Companies with expertise in board effectiveness assessments, as well as those proficient in understanding the unique challenges of the broadcasting landscape, will be well-positioned to compete. A demonstrated capacity to deliver value for money and quality audit services will be critical factors in the evaluation process, making this an attractive prospect for qualified firms seeking growth in this niche market.

## Notice

The internal audit will include an assessment of the effectiveness of MG ALBA's board.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

You are invited to tender for an internal audit of the effectiveness of MG ALBA's Board. MG ALBA is the operating name of Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gaidhlig, the Gaelic Media Service. MG ALBA was established by the Broadcasting Act 1990, as amended by the Communications Act 2003, to administer the Gaelic Broadcasting Fund and by so doing ensure that a wide and diverse range of high-quality television programmes in Gaelic are made available to persons in Scotland. MG ALBA is regulated by Ofcom and is funded by the Scottish Government. In partnership with the BBC, MG ALBA has established BBC ALBA, the Gaelic television channel and its associate digital media platform. service. The joint enterprise is governed by a Collaboration Agreement between the BBC and MG ALBA and overseen by a Joint Management Board comprising executives from the BBC and MG ALBA. MG ALBA's main offices are in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, and MG ALBA also maintains a significant staff presence in the BBC's offices in Glasgow. Background information Detailed background information on MG ALBA, its governance and committee structure, can be found on MG ALBA's website. Interested parties are directed in particular to Annual Reports, Operational Plan, Leirsinn 2021 and published policies and minutes. Structure MG ALBA is governed by a Board comprising of a Chairperson and up to 11 other members. The Board is determined by Ofcom with the approval of Scottish Ministers. The Board has established 3 committees to assist in the discharge of its functions. The Audit & As-surance Committee, the Standards Committee and the Nominations Committee. The Senior Management Team is comprised of the Chief Executive Officer, Director of Finance and Director of Strategy & Partnerships. There are 40 staff in the organisation mostly working from the headquarters in Stornoway. Scope of the audit - Effectiveness of Board in - monitoring the internal governance and processes of MG ALBA; - setting and monitoring strategy and risk appetite; - fostering open and inclusive discussion, and devoting adequate time to their remit; - of the strategy and risk of the firm's business and the opportunity to explore key business issues rigorously. - Effectiveness and appropriateness of the structure and remit of MG ALBA's committees - Composition of the Board in whether the membership of the Board comprises the right mix of skills, knowledge and experience to make informed decisions and provide effective oversight - Quality and timeliness of management information and papers provided to the Board. In general, the audit should assess how the effectiveness of MG ALBA's Board matches with the relevant parts of the guidance set out in the following: - On Board: a guide for members of statutory boards: https://www.gov.scot/publications/board-guide-members-statutory-boards/ - The Financial Reporting Council's Guidance on Board Effectiveness: https://www.frc.org.uk/getattachment/61232f60-a338-471b-ba5a-bfed25219147/2018-Guidance-on-Board-Effectiveness-FINAL.PDF Tenders should include the following: - The fee costs should be provided on a fixed price basis (we do not expect the fees and ex-penses to exceed 10,000 GBP ex vat); - CVs of the staff involved in the audit; - An explanation of the audit approach; - An indication of the level of expertise within the company in relation to the broadcasting industry in the UK. Tenders will be assessed on the following criteria: - The level of fee (25%); - The quality and experience of the proposed audit team (25%); - The suitability of the audit approach (25%); - Value for money and the added value that the internal audit service will bring to MG ALBA (25%). At the discretion of MG ALBA, bidders may also be asked to make a presentation in support of their bids, either in person on through video conference Gaelic language competence will be helpful but is not essential. An indication of the level of Gaelic expertise within the proposed team would be helpful for practical purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352083 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000 |
| 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 | SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE) |
| Locality | ISLE OF LEWIS |
| Post town | Outer Hebrides |
| Postcode | HS1 2SD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352083

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352083&idx=1
  23rd April 2019 - Internal Audit Overview
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352083
  Internal Audit - Board Effectiveness - The internal audit will include an assessment of the effectiveness of MG ALBA's board.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mgalba.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581378
- https://www.frc.org.uk/getattachment/61232f60-a338-471b-ba5a-bfed25219147/2018-Guidance-on-Board-Effectiveness-FINAL.PDF
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/board-guide-members-statutory-boards/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=581378

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