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title: "Invitation to tender for the provision of Internal Audit Services to three small public service organisations - SPSO, SHRC, CYPCS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000723129"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN"
published: "2023-02-17"
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# Invitation to tender for the provision of Internal Audit Services to three small public service organisations - SPSO, SHRC, CYPCS

Buyer: SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000723129

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## Summary

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman has initiated a tender process for the provision of Internal Audit Services to three small public service organisations – SPSO, SHRC, CYPCS. The tender, currently in the planning stage, is open for written submissions until 17th March 2023. The procurement value is £20,000 GBP and the award period is set to start on 20th March 2023. The tendering opportunity is located in Edinburgh, falls under the services industry category, and follows an open procedure.

This tender for Internal Audit Services offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to provide audit services to public sector organisations. Companies adept in offering internal audit services and committed to meeting the Living Wage standard and supporting environmental sustainability goals would be well-suited to apply. The procurement method being open allows for a fair and transparent competition among potential suppliers, emphasizing efficiency and compliance throughout the procurement process.

## Notice

We are inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO), the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS), and The Scottish Commissioner for Human Rights (SHRC). The successful contracts from this invitation to tender will: -commence on Monday 1 May 2023 for an initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew for a further 2 years. -be provided by a single supplier -meet the Living Wage standard; -share our commitment to achieving net zero by 2030 and supporting our environmental sustainability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO), the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS), and The Scottish Commissioner for Human Rights (SHRC). The three Office-holders are located in Bridgeside House, 99 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4NS. The successful contracts from this invitation to tender will: -commence on Monday 1 May 2023 for an initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew for a further 2 years. -be provided by a single supplier -meet the Living Wage standard -share our commitment to achieving net zero by 2030 and supporting our environmental sustainability

Renewal: Contract to commence on Monday 1 May 2023 for an initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew 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=FEB471594 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Three years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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

- 17 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471594

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471594
  Invitation to tender for the provision of Internal Audit Services to three small public service organisations - SPSO, SHRC, CYPCS - We are inviting tenders for the provision of internal audit services for The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO), the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS), and The Scottish Commissioner for Human Rights (SHRC). The successful contracts from this invitation to tender will: -commence on Monday 1 May 2023 for an initial period of twelve months, with the option to renew for a further 2 years. -be provided by a single supplier -meet the Living Wage standard; -share our commitment to achieving net zero by 2030 and supporting our environmental sustainability.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spso.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000723129
- https://www.spso.org.uk/invitation-to-tender-for-internal-audit-services-0

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