--- title: "External inspection of audit quality control policies and procedures" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000704021" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000704021" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000704021.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000704021.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "AUDIT SCOTLAND" published: "2023-04-10" --- # External inspection of audit quality control policies and procedures Buyer: AUDIT SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000704021 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000704021) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000704021.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process is led by Audit Scotland, a buyer organisation based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement involves the provision of an external inspection for audit quality control policies and procedures. The tender, with the title "External inspection of audit quality control policies and procedures," falls under the services category, targeting the general public services industry. The main procurement method employed is an open procedure, completed with a contract signed on January 23, 2023, with a value of GBP 612,750. Key parties involved include Audit Scotland and ICAEW. The procurement stage is in the award phase, indicating successful completion. This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of providing audit quality control services. Businesses in the services sector, particularly those specialised in audit processes, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The location of the procurement is in Edinburgh, UK, offering favourable circumstances for local businesses. With the contract value signed at GBP 612,750, successful bidders can gain significant revenue. The procurement process encourages electronic bids and emphasises compliance with quality criteria, positioning businesses with strong audit capabilities favourably for participation. ## Notice Provision of an inspection process designed to provide reasonable assurance to Audit Scotland that the policies and procedures relating to the system of quality control for all audit work carried out on behalf of the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission meet their expected standards. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of an inspection process designed to provide reasonable assurance to Audit Scotland that the policies and procedures relating to the system of quality control for all audit work carried out on behalf of the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission meet their expected standards. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475832 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jan 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £612,750 | ## 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 | ICAEW | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 10 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475832 - 16 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459243 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459243&idx=1 16th September 2022 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459243&idx=2 16th September 2022 - Single Procurement Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459243&idx=3 16th September 2022 - Code of Audit Practice 2016 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459243&idx=4 16th September 2022 - Code of Audit Practice 2021 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP459243&idx=5 16th September 2022 - Audit Scotland Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459243 External inspection of audit quality control policies and procedures - Provision of an inspection process designed to provide reasonable assurance to Audit Scotland that the policies and procedures relating to the system of quality control for all audit work carried out on behalf of the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission meet their expected standards. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475832 External inspection of audit quality control policies and procedures - Provision of an inspection process designed to provide reasonable assurance to Audit Scotland that the policies and procedures relating to the system of quality control for all audit work carried out on behalf of the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission meet their expected standards. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000704021 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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