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06 Mar 2020 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the award of APUC Audit Services Lot 4 for Internal, External, and Tax consultancy services by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, located in Inverness. The contract, valued at £457,701.60, is primarily within the services industry, highlighting the need for financial consultancy, accounting, and tax advisory expertise. The contract period commenced on 6 March 2020 and concluded on 6 March 2023, with Ernst & Young LLP being the successful supplier in this competitive mini-tender process where five bids were received.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in financial consultancy, auditing, and tax consultancy sectors to establish a partnership with a prominent public body. Companies that possess experience in navigating complex tax legislation and providing comprehensive audit services will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Engaging in such public procurement contracts can enhance a firm's portfolio and pave the way for further collaborations within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of APUC Audit Services Lot 4 Internal, External and Tax PFB1028AP - Mini Competition

Notice Description

Highlands and Islands Enterprise carries out both business and non-business activities across multiple different sectors. The variety of activities carried out by Highlands and Islands Enterprise can lead to complex tax calculation or complex tax queries. As a public body Highlands and Islands Enterprise needs to be sure that we are applying the tax legislation correctly.All suppliers on Lot 4 of the APUC Audit Services - Internal, External and Tax Framework (PFB1028AP) are being invited to submit a bid.Full details of the requirements can be found in the Invitation to Quote.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000597203
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382891
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£457,701 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Additional Buyers

Accountant in Bankruptcy

Argyll and Bute Council

Bield Housing & Care

East Ayrshire Council

Falkirk Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

NHS Lanarkshire

NSS Health Facilities Scotland

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)

Perth & Kinross Council

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Scottish Government

Scottish Police Authority

Social Security Scotland

South Ayrshire Council

South Lanarkshire College

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
46
Supplier Names

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Addaction

Agrigem Ltd

Anderson Strathern LLP

Azzurro Ltd

BT PLC

Barr Printers

CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

Castleview Plant

Communicate Plc

DFFC LTD

Duncan Wemyss Ltd

Enva Organics Recycling Limited

Eric Boyd Forestry Ltd

Ernst & Young LLP (EY)

Everwarm Ltd

Fortress Security Ltd

G.A.Helmore

GLENLUCE GUNROOM LTD

GTR Contracts Ltd

Galloway Drainage Supplies Ltd.

Grant Thornton UK LLP

Harper Macleod LLP

Harvey Nash

John redpath electrical contractor

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

MAM Contracting

MAM Contracting Ltd

MTBSkills

Macduff Shipyards

Malcolm Hughes Land Surveyors Ltd

Morton Fraser

Mr Sparkles

National Milk Laboratories

PHS Group Plc

R Macleod & Son

Response Building Maintenance Services (Scotland) Ltd

Ryden LLP

SPG Fire & Security Limited

Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company

Scott Young and Sons Ltd

Sibcas Ltd

TAC Healthcare Group

Venesky Brown Ltd

Virgin Media Business

WPC Software

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