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Provision of External Audit Services

University of the Highlands and Islands

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jun 2021 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Apr 2021 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands is conducting a tender for the Provision of External Audit Services, classified under the education industry category. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £164,000. The contract was signed on 4th June 2021, following a completed tender process that was initiated on 5th April 2021. All services are to be delivered in Inverness, and interested suppliers must comply with the public procurement regulations applicable within this open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with the capacity to meet the specific insurance requirements stipulated in the tender documents. Firms with experience in providing external audit services to educational institutions would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, companies that can ensure compliance with the necessary documentation and regulations stand to benefit from this procurement, which is expected to foster growth within the sector for capable suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement for the Provision of External Audit Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Full details of this requirement are included in the procurement documents.. It is anticipated that a validation meeting will be held on the 18th May 2021.

Renewal: The Contract will commence on the date of contract award for a period of three (3) years with the option of an additional twelve (12) month period (3 + 1). The contract extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and continued University requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000649029
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417444
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£164,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2025

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of the Highlands and Islands
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SQ
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Armstrong Watson

Further Information

Notice Documents

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