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title: "Provision of Internal Audit Services 2023-25 (3 years)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000675158"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG"
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# Provision of Internal Audit Services 2023-25 (3 years)

Buyer: BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000675158

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## Summary

Bòrd na Gàidhlig is seeking tenders for the provision of internal audit services for a three-year period from 1 April 2022, with an option for two one-year extensions by mutual agreement. This active procurement process is classified under the services sector and offers a total contract value of £45,000. Prospective bidders must submit their tenders electronically by the deadline of 10 December 2021. The buying organisation, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, is based in Inverness and supports Gaelic language development, having been established by the Scottish Executive in 2006.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in internal audit services, particularly those with experience in the public sector and familiarity with Government Internal Audit Standards. Businesses with personnel who are qualified and have a substantial background in auditing, especially in non-departmental public bodies, will find this opportunity appealing. Additionally, a knowledge of the Gaelic language and its development would be advantageous for applicants aiming to align with the objectives of Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

## Notice

Bord na Gaidhlig invites tenders for the provision of internal audit services to the Bord. Bord na Gaidhlig was established by the Scottish Executive in 2006 under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005. It is a non-departmental public body, with a Head Office in Inverness, and structured as a corporate body. The Bord is seeking an input of up to 26 days in each year, together with 4 days for audit administration, meeting attendance etc giving a total commitment of 30 days per annum. The period covered by the tender is 3 years commencing 1 April 2022 and may be extended by a further 2 periods of one year by mutual agreement. Please quote a daily rate for the provision of the service, exclusive of VAT, and also advise whether that rate will apply in the event of any additional internal audit requirements which may arise from time to time. The rate(s) quoted will be held to be applicable until 31 March 2025. Tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the attached Evaluation Proforma, with weighting given to the criteria as shown.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bord na Gaidhlig is seeking tenders for the provision of internal audit services to the Bord. The Bord is seeking an input of up to 26 days in each year, together with 4 days for audit administration, meeting attendance etc giving a total commitment of 30 days per annum. The period covered by the tender is 3 years commencing 1 April 2022 and may be extended by a further 2 periods of 1 year by mutual agreement. Please quote a daily rate for the provision of the service, exclusive of VAT, and also advise whether that rate will apply in the event of any additional internal audit requirements which may arise from time to time. The rate(s) quoted will be held to be applicable until 31 March 2025. Tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the attached Evaluation Proforma, with weighting given to the criteria as shown.. Bord na Gaidhlig was established by the Scottish Executive in 2006 under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005. It is a non-departmental public body, with a Head Office in Inverness, and structured as a corporate body.

Options: Bidders are asked to state whether that rate will apply in the event of any additional internal audit requirements which may arise from time to time.

Renewal: Contract may be extended by a further 2 periods of 1 year by mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434156 |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| 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 | BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG |
| 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434156

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV434156&idx=1
  29th November 2021 - Invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV434156&idx=2
  29th November 2021 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV434156&idx=3
  29th November 2021 - Evaluation criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV434156
  Provision of Internal Audit Services 2023-25 (3 years) - Bord na Gaidhlig invites tenders for the provision of internal audit services to the Bord. Bord na Gaidhlig was established by the Scottish Executive in 2006 under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005. It is a non-departmental public body, with a Head Office in Inverness, and structured as a corporate body. The Bord is seeking an input of up to 26 days in each year, together with 4 days for audit administration, meeting attendance etc giving a total commitment of 30 days per annum. The period covered by the tender is 3 years commencing 1 April 2022 and may be extended by a further 2 periods of one year by mutual agreement. Please quote a daily rate for the provision of the service, exclusive of VAT, and also advise whether that rate will apply in the event of any additional internal audit requirements which may arise from time to time. The rate(s) quoted will be held to be applicable until 31 March 2025. Tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the attached Evaluation Proforma, with weighting given to the criteria as shown.

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