Award

External Audit and Corporation Tax

HILLCREST HA LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hillcrest Group of Companies, based in Dundee, UK, has issued a tender (R0034/2016) titled "External Audit and Corporation Tax" as part of its procurement process. This open tender invites bids for providing external audit services and corporation tax for the group, allowing submissions for the service as a whole or in defined lots. The tender period ended on 25th August 2017, while the award period commenced on 29th August 2017. The tender falls under the services category with a total estimated value of £145,170 and is classified under 'Housing and community amenities'.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in audit and tax services, particularly those that are certified or chartered accountants and recognised statutory auditors. Businesses engaged in the provision of financial services, especially those with experience in public sector contracts, would be well-positioned to compete. The structured nature of the tender allows for participation across various lots, enabling smaller and larger firms alike to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure long-term contracts with the Hillcrest Group.

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Notice Title

External Audit and Corporation Tax

Notice Description

The Hillcrest Group of Companies (Hillcrest) invites tenders for bidders to provide external audit services and corporation tax for the Group. Bids are invited for the service as a whole or in lots

Lot Information

Hillcrest Housing Assocation

The Hillcrest Group of Companies (Hillcrest) invites tenders for bidders to provide external audit services and corporation tax for the Group. Bids are invited for the service as a whole or in lots

Gowrie Care, CAIR Scotland and Childcare@

The Hillcrest Group of Companies (Hillcrest) invites tenders for bidders to provide external audit services and corporation tax for the Group. Bids are invited for the service as a whole or in lots.

Hillcrest Maintenance Service

The Hillcrest Group of Companies (Hillcrest) invites tenders for bidders to provide external audit services and corporation tax for the Group. Bids are invited for the service as a whole or in lots.

Hillcrest Enterprises Ltd

The Hillcrest Group of Companies (Hillcrest) invites tenders for bidders to provide external audit services and corporation tax for the Group. Bids are invited for the service as a whole or in lots.

Northern Housing Company and Leith Links

The Hillcrest Group of Companies (Hillcrest) invites tenders for bidders to provide external audit services and corporation tax for the Group. Bids are invited for the service as a whole or in lots.

All compamies with the Hillcrest Group - listed in lots 1-5

The Hillcrest Group of Companies (Hillcrest) invites tenders for bidders to provide external audit services and corporation tax for the Group. Bids are invited for the service as a whole or in lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000505335
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR316421
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,170 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£290,340 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HILLCREST HA LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
danderson@hillcrestha.org.uk, tenders@hillcrestha.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 382564700

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD2 1EG
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Lochee
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BIRD SIMPSON

FINDLAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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