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title: "DIAA-Provision of Certified Internal Auditor Training"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000779689"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-04-07"
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# DIAA-Provision of Certified Internal Auditor Training

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000779689

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract to Birmingham City University for the provision of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) training. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified under CPV code 80510000, and is located in the UK region. The contract commencement date was 26th March 2025, and the contract is set for a period of 36 months with a potential extension option of 24 additional months. The competitive tendering process followed an open procurement method, with a focus on technical quality (70%) and price (30%). The procurement supports general public services within the "Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions" industry category.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses proficient in delivering high-quality professional training and development programmes. The total contract value is £150,000, offering a long-term engagement with the potential for extension. Companies specialising in providing certified training courses, particularly those with experience in internal auditing, would be well-suited to participate. This contract can bolster a company's portfolio, showcasing their capability to meet government standards and manage multi-year training initiatives. The training will be carried out on the contractor's site, further allowing businesses to utilise and advertise their facilities and educational excellence. Additionally, such projects enhance professional networks and provide opportunities for further governmental or large-scale contracts in the education and training sectors.

## Notice

The Scottish Government (SG) Internal Audit Directorate (IAD) wishes to commission a contractor to provide Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) training on the contractors site, to enable an initial cohort of up to 4 internal auditors the opportunity to achieve relevant professional accreditation and competence. This will be a single supplier, multiple-year contract, with the possibility of extension should an additional cohort of trainees be required up to a maximum of a further 9 students.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contractor will be required to provide a full CIA training programme, including relevant workshop and revision sessions. The contractor will plan the course content, a learning programme and a schedule of delivery; drawing as far as possible on existing core IIA CIA training materials. Scottish Government will book and pay for the exams for students separately as this is booked directly with IIA when the student is ready. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 24 months.

Options: There is an option to extend up to a maximum of 24 months.

Renewal: One optional period of 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527706 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | £135,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527706
- 4 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515500

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515500
  DIAA-Provision of Certified Internal Auditor Training - The Scottish Government (SG) Internal Audit Directorate (IAD) wishes to commission a contractor to provide Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) training on the contractors site, to enable an initial cohort of up to 4 internal auditors the opportunity to achieve relevant professional accreditation and competence. This will be a single supplier, multiple-year contract, with the possibility of extension should an additional cohort of trainees be required up to a maximum of a further 9 students.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527706
  DIAA-Provision of Certified Internal Auditor Training - The Scottish Government (SG) Internal Audit Directorate (IAD) wishes to commission a contractor to provide Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) training on the contractors site, to enable an initial cohort of up to 4 internal auditors the opportunity to achieve relevant professional accreditation and competence. This will be a single supplier, multiple-year contract, with the possibility of extension should an additional cohort of trainees be required up to a maximum of a further 9 students.

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