Award

Provision of External Audit Services

HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Oct 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by High Life Highland, involves the provision of external audit services for a period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022, with a potential extension of two years. Located in Inverness, UK, this open tender was officially awarded on 23 November 2017. The tender for these services was active until its closing date of 3 November 2017 and classified under the services category, aiming to comply with international auditing standards. Interested parties were advised to submit their bids electronically in accordance with the tender submission protocols.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for audit firms, especially those with experience in charity and public sector audits, to expand their client base and establish long-term relationships with a significant contracting authority. Businesses that possess the qualifications and credentials required to provide cost-effective and comprehensive external auditing services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, given the ongoing nature of the service requirements articulated by High Life Highland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

High Life Highland is seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced Audit Firm to provide external auditing services for the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022, with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

High Life Highland requires a comprehensive and cost effective External Audit service for both the Charity and Trading Company, in accordance with International Auditing Standards.

Renewal: Option to extend for further 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000514224
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306484
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hlh.business.support@highlifehighland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1463663800

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NS
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFFERY CHAMPNESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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