---
title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000597409"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2019-12-17"
---

# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Audit Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000597409

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Audit Services is conducted by Scottish Natural Heritage, located in Inverness, UK. This tender, identified as PP1127, falls under the services category and has a total value of £130,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 24th October 2019. The award of the contract was completed on 13th December 2019, and the award has been made to Scott-Moncrieff.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in internal and other audit services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include established audit firms and organisations with a strong background in environmental protection audits. The framework agreement allows for a long-term collaboration, encouraging firms to showcase their quality and value while potentially enhancing their portfolio with a prestigious governmental contract.

## Notice

Scottish Natural Heritage wish to appoint a firm to provide internal and other audit services. Please refer to the attached ESPD and Statement of Requirements for full details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Natural Heritage wish to appoint a firm to provide internal and other audit services. Please refer to the attached ESPD and Statement of Requirements for full details.. Please note that the Estimated Value listed at Section II.2.6 above relates to the framework operating for the maximum 48-month term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375644 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | £130,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £130,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTT-MONCRIEFF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375644
- 19 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366840

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP366840&idx=3
  18th October 2019 - 2019-20 corporate risk register from HES.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP366840&idx=2
  17th October 2019 - SNH corporate risk register update for Q1 2019-20.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP366840&idx=1
  23rd September 2019 - PP1127 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366840
  Framework Agreement for the Provision of Audit Services - Scottish Natural Heritage wish to appoint a firm to provide internal and other audit services. Please refer to the attached ESPD and Statement of Requirements for full details.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375644
  Framework Agreement for the Provision of Audit Services - Scottish Natural Heritage wish to appoint a firm to provide internal and other audit services. Please refer to the attached ESPD and Statement of Requirements for full details.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000597409

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