---
title: "Competent Authority Audits"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000610956"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-01-16"
---

# Competent Authority Audits

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000610956

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking an external service provider for Competent Authority Audits, a procurement process classified under the services category in the Health sector. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with the contract awarded on 7th January 2020. The main delivery address for the related services is located in the UK. Interested businesses had the opportunity to submit their bids, with five bids received in total, all from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement process concluded with the award of a contract valued at £268,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing and compliance sectors, particularly those with expertise in health regulations and digital security. With the requirement for formal assessments outlined by the Scottish Health Competent Authority, companies specialising in compliance assurance, particularly SMEs, would find this contract a suitable match. Engaging in this contract could enhance their portfolio and establish a firm foothold within the public sector, fostering growth in future public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Competent Authority Audits. The Scottish Health Competent Authority is required by Article 15 of the NIS (Network and Information Systems) Regulations 2018 to conduct formal assessments and audits of health boards to obtain compliance assurance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Digital Dynamic Purchasing System was used as the route to market for this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377420 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £268,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 55 NORTH NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377420

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377420
  Competent Authority Audits - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Competent Authority Audits. The Scottish Health Competent Authority is required by Article 15 of the NIS (Network and Information Systems) Regulations 2018 to conduct formal assessments and audits of health boards to obtain compliance assurance.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000610956

## Provenance

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