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DIAA-Provision of Certified Internal Auditor Training

Scottish Government · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:52.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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Contract value
£150k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
26 Mar 2025
Award ID
013425-2025-CASE/721682-1
Status
active
Location
Birmingham, UKG31, B5 5JU, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV80500000 — Training services
  • CPV80510000 — Specialist training services

Lots

  • 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.£135k

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CASE/721682
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
8 Nov 2024, 12:30

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
8 Nov 2024, 12:30

Tender Period

Ends
8 Nov 2024, 12:00

Communication

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
80500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Training services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Minimum
Public Liability Insurance 1,000,000 GBP Employer’s Liability Insurance as required due to legal obligations. Professional Indemnity Insurance 1,000,000 GBP
Description
4C.4 If bidders intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements detailed in the Contract Notice, they should confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain. This will include confirmation that they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through the supply chain promptly and effectively, and provide evidence when requested of: a) their standard payment terms b) ≥95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of contract) in the last financial year. If the bidder is unable to confirm (b) they must provide an improvement plan, signed by their Director, which improves the payment performance. 4C.7 Bidders will be required to confirm that they will employ environmental management measures that meet the following requirements: Evidence that their organisation has taken steps to build their awareness of the climate change emergency and consideration of how they will respond. This should include details of planned projects and actions to reduce the bidder’s carbon emissions.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
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.

Value

Amount
135,000
Currency
GBP

Options

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

Renewal

Description
One optional period of 24 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Entry 2
Region
UKM

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80510000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Specialist training services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-10601
Name
Scottish Government

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G2 8EA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Government

Contact

Name
Sophie Stark
Telephone
+44 1412420133
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-4630
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH11LB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
27 Chambers Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-25784
Name
Birmingham City University

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKG31
Locality
Birmingham
Postal Code
B5 5JU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
University House, 15 Bartholomew Row

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Birmingham City University

Contact

Telephone
+44 7368140345

Award information

Award 1
Id
013425-2025-CASE/721682-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-25784
Name
Birmingham City University

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
013425-2025-CASE/721682-1
Status
active
Award ID
013425-2025-CASE/721682-1
Date Signed
26 Mar 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
150,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM · G2 8EA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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