---
title: "The Provision of Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000778597"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CREATIVE SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-01-10"
---

# The Provision of Internal Audit Services

Buyer: CREATIVE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000778597

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## Summary

Creative Scotland, located in Edinburgh, issued a procurement for "The Provision of Internal Audit Services" in the Recreation, Culture and Religion category. The procurement process, which followed an open procedure, included key stages such as the tender period ending on 10 October 2024, and the contract signed on 9 January 2025. The procurement covers services to be delivered within the UKM region. The contract was awarded to Azets Technology Solutions Limited, based in London, and the contract period starts on 1 April 2025 and ends on 31 March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering internal audit services, especially those experienced in the public sector. It aligns with businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the cultural and recreational sectors. Companies that can deliver high-quality audit services and possess strong project management capabilities will find this contract beneficial for business growth. The total budget for the project was between 100,000 to 135,000 GBP, which allows for substantial business development for the winning supplier.

## Notice

Please see the attached Tender Brief

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521537 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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 | CREATIVE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3EG |
| 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 | AZETS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521537
- 20 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514687

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514687&idx=1
  20th September 2024 - Internal Audit Services Tender Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514687
  The Provision of Internal Audit Services - Please see the attached Tender Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521537
  The Provision of Internal Audit Services - Please see the attached Tender Brief

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.creativescotland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778597
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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