--- title: "Internal Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000671329" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671329" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000671329.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000671329.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "AUDIT SCOTLAND" published: "2022-04-29" --- # Internal Audit Services Buyer: AUDIT SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000671329 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671329) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000671329.json) ## Summary Audit Scotland, situated in Edinburgh, is undertaking a tender for "Internal Audit Services," with an estimated contract value of £128,000. This procurement falls under the services category and aims to enhance the organisation's corporate governance through independent auditing measures. The procurement method specified is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 16 December 2021. Future communications regarding this tender were expected after 15 November 2021, indicating keen interest in prompt and effective management of the procurement process. This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for firms specialising in audit and consultancy services. Businesses with experience in public sector audits, especially those who can adhere to the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, would find themselves well-placed to compete. Given the nature of the service and anticipated requirements for thorough auditing, companies with a track record in providing similar services to public entities will be at a distinct advantage. ## Notice Provision of Internal Audit Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of internal audit services to Audit Scotland Audit Scotland wishes to appoint a provider of internal audit services to Audit Scotland's Audit Committee for a three-year period. Audit Scotland conducts its business with propriety, openness and accountability. The use of independent external agents to carry out the internal audit function and support to the Audit Committee and Board contributes significantly to Audit Scotland's corporate governance. Internal audit activity will comply with guidance from the Financial Reporting Council, insofar as these are applicable to Audit Scotland, and will be in accordance with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS). The successful provider will be required to prepare an audit needs assessment covering the three-year period, conduct around seven internal audits and a follow-up review each year and prepare an annual report and statement of assurance to the Audit Committee each year. This work amounts to about 56 audit days per annum. Note: Audit Scotland, on behalf of the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission, has commenced a tendering process for the external audit appointments for public bodies in Scotland for the period 2022/23 to 2027/28. It is an explicit condition of that appointment that the successful firm cannot be both an external audit appointment and an internal audit service provider to Audit Scotland for the period from 2022/23 to 2026/27. Renewal: The Contract duration will be for an initial three-year period, with the option of a one-year extension resulting in a maximum Contract duration of 4 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447128 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | 15 Nov 2021 | | Award date | 22 Apr 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £128,000 | | Lots value | £128,000 | | 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 | AUDIT SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH3 9DN | | 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 | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WYLIE BISSET | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447128 - 18 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433422 - 25 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431185 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433422&idx=9 24th November 2021 - Internal Audit services tender specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433422&idx=7 24th November 2021 - SPD document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433422&idx=8 24th November 2021 - SPD document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433422&idx=1 18th November 2021 - Terms and Conditions for purchase of goods and services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433422&idx=2 18th November 2021 - Schedule 1 data processors - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433422&idx=3 18th November 2021 - Joint controller agreement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433422&idx=4 18th November 2021 - Form of tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433422&idx=5 18th November 2021 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV433422&idx=6 18th November 2021 - Audit Scotland risk register Nov 2021 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431185 Internal Audit Services - Provision of Internal Audit Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433422 Internal Audit Services - Provision of Internal Audit Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR447128 Internal Audit Services - Provision of Internal Audit Services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671329 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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