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DLGH Audit Services for Local Authority Verifiers & Certification Scheme Providers

Scottish Government · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 05:06.

Opportunity overview

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract to an external service provider for the provision of audit services. The Building (Scotland) Act 2003 sets out the role of verifiers and certification scheme providers with the Scottish building standards system and allows their appointment to perform their respective roles. Appointment of both verifiers and certification scheme providers is conditional on their ability to continue to meet the requirements of their respective Operating Frameworks (verification & certification) with periodic audits identified as one of the conditions of appointment.

Awarded to

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RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£1.1m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
19 Oct 2025
Award ID
068723-2025-CASE/787743-1
Status
active
Location
London, UK, EC4A 4AB, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV79212000 — Auditing services

Lots

  • The scope of the contract covers the auditing of 32 local authority verifiers and 6 certification scheme providers. The service provider will be required to deliver the following: - Phase 1: Audit Plans and Schedules for both Certification Scheme Providers and Verifiers - Phase 2: Audit of Certification Scheme Providers 2025-2026 - Phase 3: Audit of Verifiers 2026-2029 - Phase 4: Review of Certification Operating Framework - Phase 5: Audit of Certification Scheme Providers 2027-2028 Delivery of additional cycles of audits of Certification Scheme Providers and delivery of stage 2 audits of Local Authority Verifiers may also be required during the contract term. Additional information: The period of the contract is from and including 15 October 2025 to and including 14 October 2030. The Scottish Government may, by giving notice to the service provider, extend the period of the contract to a date falling no later than 14 October 2032. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the contract on more than one occasion.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CASE/787743
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
1 Sept 2025, 12:00

Address

Street Address
PCS-Tender

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
1 Sept 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
1 Sept 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025, 00:00

Contract terms

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

Classification

Id
79212000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Auditing 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
SPD 4B.5.1a: Professional Risk Indemnity 1,000,000 GBP SPD 4B.5.1b: Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance 5,000,000 GBP SPD 4B.5.2: Public Liability: 1,000,000 GBP
Description
SPD 4B.5: Insurance Requirements - the bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Minimum
SPD 4C.1.2 - examples of undertaking audit services SPD 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. SPD 4C.10 - The tenderer is required to provide details of sub-contractors and the proportion (i.e percentage) of the contract they intend to subcontract.
Description
SPD 4C.1.2 - Tenderers to provide 2 examples of undertaking similar services within the last 3 years. SPD 4C.4 - The tenderer is required to provide a statement of the relevant supply chain management and/or tracking systems used. SPD 4C.10 - The tenderer is required to confirm if any sub-contractors will be used in the delivery of the services.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The scope of the contract covers the auditing of 32 local authority verifiers and 6 certification scheme providers. The service provider will be required to deliver the following: - Phase 1: Audit Plans and Schedules for both Certification Scheme Providers and Verifiers - Phase 2: Audit of Certification Scheme Providers 2025-2026 - Phase 3: Audit of Verifiers 2026-2029 - Phase 4: Review of Certification Operating Framework - Phase 5: Audit of Certification Scheme Providers 2027-2028 Delivery of additional cycles of audits of Certification Scheme Providers and delivery of stage 2 audits of Local Authority Verifiers may also be required during the contract term. Additional information: The period of the contract is from and including 15 October 2025 to and including 14 October 2030. The Scottish Government may, by giving notice to the service provider, extend the period of the contract to a date falling no later than 14 October 2032. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the contract on more than one occasion.

Options

Description
Delivery of additional cycles of Certification Scheme Provider audits, and delivery of stage 2 audits of local authority verifiers, may also be required from 2029 until the contract ends. Professional advice in relation to the audits, and spot audits where risks/needs arise, may also be required at any point during the contract term.

Renewal

Description
The contract may be extended for a period of up to 24 months. Subject to that constraint, the period of the Contract may be extended on more than one occasion.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Overall Quality
Type
quality
Description
80%
Criterion 2
Name
Methodology
Type
quality
Description
40/100
Criterion 3
Name
Staffing
Type
quality
Description
30/100
Criterion 4
Name
Timetable and Delivery
Type
quality
Description
20/100
Criterion 5
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5/100
Criterion 6
Name
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Type
quality
Description
5/100
Criterion 7
Type
price
Description
20%

Contract period

Ends
12 Oct 2030, 23:59
Starts
13 Oct 2025, 00:00

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
Entry 3
Region
UKM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-1538
Name
Scottish Government

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G2 8LU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw

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
Stuart Riach
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-809
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-164901
Name
RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC4A 4AB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
22-25 Farringdon Street

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP

Award information

Award 1
Id
068723-2025-CASE/787743-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-164901
Name
RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
068723-2025-CASE/787743-1
Status
active
Award ID
068723-2025-CASE/787743-1
Date Signed
20 Oct 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
1,058,570
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

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

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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