---
title: "SPSO Invitation to tender for the provision of Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000611435"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN"
published: "2020-01-21"
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# SPSO Invitation to tender for the provision of Internal Audit Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000611435

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## Summary

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) is actively seeking tender submissions for the provision of Internal Audit Services, with a deadline for submissions set at 5pm on 21 February 2020. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and is being conducted using an open procedure. The selected contract will commence on 1 April 2020 for an initial twelve-month period, with the possibility of annual renewal for up to two additional years. The services will be required at the SPSO office located at Bridgeside House, 99 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4NS.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those who meet the Living Wage standard and are familiar with data protection regulations. Companies looking to expand their client base in the public sector, especially those with experience in working with government agencies or ombudsman services, would find this tender highly suitable. The need for confidentiality and qualified staff adds further suitability criteria for participating businesses.

## Notice

The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Friday 21 February 2020. Any response received after that time will not be considered further.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO), Bridgeside House, 99 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4NS. The successful contract from this invitation to tender will: - commence on Wednesday 1 April 2020 for an initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew annually for a further 2 years. - be provided by a single supplier - meet the Living Wage standard The SPSO is subject to Data protection legislation, and ATI legislation, with associated duties to protect personal data. Bidders must be aware of, and take account of, the confidentiality requirements of section 19 of the SPSO Act.

Renewal: Option to renew annually for a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377878 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4NS |
| 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 Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377878

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377878
  SPSO Invitation to tender for the provision of Internal Audit Services - The Ombudsman is inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Friday 21 February 2020. Any response received after that time will not be considered further.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.spso.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611435
- https://www.spso.org.uk/invitation-to-tender-for-internal-audit-services
- https://www.spso.org.uk/spso-policies

## Provenance

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