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title: "Provision of Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000676048"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ETHICAL STANDARDS COMMISSIONER"
published: "2022-03-02"
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# Provision of Internal Audit Services

Buyer: ETHICAL STANDARDS COMMISSIONER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000676048

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## Summary

The Ethical Standards Commissioner is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Internal Audit Services." This procurement falls within the services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The contract is set to commence on Monday, 28 February 2022, for an initial three-year period, with the option to renew for two additional years. Interested suppliers must have submitted their tenders electronically by noon on Monday, 17 January 2022, as part of an open procurement method under the tendering stage. For all necessary details regarding the requirements, suppliers should refer to the Invitation to Tender available on the Ethical Standards Commissioner’s website.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in audit services, particularly those that meet the Living Wage standard and hold relevant accreditations such as Cyber Essentials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it offers a chance to establish long-term relationships with a central purchasing body and demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards. The successful bidder will be expected to offer remote auditing services, which reflects an evolving operational landscape and the potential for flexible service delivery.

## Notice

The Ethical Standards Commissioner is inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services. The successful contract will commence on Monday, 28 February 2022 for an initial period of three years, with the option to renew for a further two years. Services will be provided by a single supplier who meets the Living Wage standard and holds Cyber Essentials or similar accreditation. Full details about our requirements and how to apply are provided in the Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Internal Audit Services available on www.ethicalstandards.org.uk. Tenders should be submitted electronically to business@ethicalstandards.org.uk by noon, on Monday, 17 January 2022. Requests for more information about the work of the office or clarification about the tendering process should be made in good time to Jenni Green, Business Officer at business@ethicalstandards.org.uk.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ethical Standards Commissioner is inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services. The successful contract will commence on Monday, 28 February 2022 for an initial period of three years, with the option to renew for a further two years. Services will be provided by a single supplier who meets the Living Wage standard and holds Cyber Essentials or similar accreditation. Full details about our requirements and how to apply are provided in the Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Internal Audit Services available on www.ethicalstandards.org.uk. Tenders should be submitted electronically to business@ethicalstandards.org.uk by noon, on Monday, 17 January 2022. Requests for more information about the work of the office or clarification about the tendering process should be made in good time to Jenni Green, Business Officer at business@ethicalstandards.org.uk.

Renewal: Option to renew for a further two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442180 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ETHICAL STANDARDS COMMISSIONER |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 5HE |
| 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 West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## 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

- 2 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442180
- 7 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434916

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434916
  Provision of Internal Audit Services - The Ethical Standards Commissioner is inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services. The successful contract will commence on Monday, 28 February 2022 for an initial period of three years, with the option to renew for a further two years. Services will be provided by a single supplier who meets the Living Wage standard and holds Cyber Essentials or similar accreditation. Full details about our requirements and how to apply are provided in the Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Internal Audit Services available on www.ethicalstandards.org.uk. Tenders should be submitted electronically to business@ethicalstandards.org.uk by noon, on Monday, 17 January 2022. Requests for more information about the work of the office or clarification about the tendering process should be made in good time to Jenni Green, Business Officer at business@ethicalstandards.org.uk.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442180
  Provision of Internal Audit Services - The Ethical Standards Commissioner is inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services. The successful contract will commence on Monday, 28 February 2022 for an initial period of three years, with the option to renew for a further two years. Services will be provided by a single supplier who meets the Living Wage standard and holds Cyber Essentials or similar accreditation. Full details about our requirements and how to apply are provided in the Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Internal Audit Services available on www.ethicalstandards.org.uk. Tenders should be submitted electronically to business@ethicalstandards.org.uk by noon, on Monday, 17 January 2022. Requests for more information about the work of the office or clarification about the tendering process should be made in good time to Jenni Green, Business Officer at business@ethicalstandards.org.uk.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ethicalstandards.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000676048
- https://www.ethicalstandards.org.uk/publication/invitation-tender-provision-internal-audit-services

## Provenance

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