---
title: "Development of an Audit service for Certification Scheme Providers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000774361"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-08-15"
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# Development of an Audit service for Certification Scheme Providers

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000774361

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated a public procurement process for the "Development of an Audit service for Certification Scheme Providers." This tender, falling under the General public services industry category, is aimed at developing and delivering an audit programme to assess the performance of certification scheme providers against the Operating Framework. The procurement is at the 'Tender' stage, with the submission deadline set for 12th September 2024, at 10:00 AM GMT. This open procedure tender is targeted primarily at service providers and has a budget of GBP 60,000. The location for the contract is within the UK, and all submissions must be made electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services, compliance, and certification scheme evaluation to expand their portfolio by partnering with a high-profile public entity like the Scottish Government. Companies with robust experience in developing audit programmes and those capable of delivering detailed performance assessments will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. The open procurement method ensures a fair competitive process, offering equal opportunity for well-qualified businesses to secure a contract that enhances their professional footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to develop and deliver an audit programme that will be used to assess and report on the performance of certification scheme providers against the Operating Framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this project is to develop and deliver an audit programme that will be used to assess and report on the performance of certification scheme providers against the Operating Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512122 |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512122

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512122&idx=1
  15th August 2024 - invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512122&idx=2
  15th August 2024 - Scottish Government Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512122
  Development of an Audit service for Certification Scheme Providers - The aim of this project is to develop and deliver an audit programme that will be used to assess and report on the performance of certification scheme providers against the Operating Framework.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774361
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=774361
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=774361
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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