---
title: "Provision of Audit services for Certification Scheme Providers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782700"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-11-12"
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# Provision of Audit services for Certification Scheme Providers

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782700

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has issued an open tender for the "Provision of Audit services for Certification Scheme Providers," under the procurement category of services. This tender, identified as 2024/16, seeks to audit the performance of certifiers and is active as of 12th November 2024. The procurement falls under the industry classification of general public services and is specifically coded under CPV 73110000. The project budget is GBP 60,000, with submissions to be made electronically by 2nd December 2024 at 10:00 AM. The contracting authority’s address is Denholm House, Livingston, UKM, EH54 6DE, and the services will be delivered across the UK. The current stage of procurement is the Tender stage, inviting bids through an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in certification and audit services. Companies with competencies in auditing and compliance would be well-suited for this contract, particularly those familiar with operating membership schemes against an established Operating Framework. The open procedure encourages broad participation, making it accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise. Successful participation in this tender could enhance a business’s profile, offer a steady revenue stream, and establish a lasting relationship with a major government entity.

## Notice

auditing of certifiers

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To audit the performance of the six scheme providers in relation to how they operate their membership schemes 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=NOV518166 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518166

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518166&idx=1
  12th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518166&idx=2
  12th November 2024 - Annex A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518166&idx=3
  12th November 2024 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518166
  Provision of Audit services for Certification Scheme Providers - auditing of certifiers

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=782700
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=782700
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