Award

Provision of External Audit Services

HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Tender

12 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

High Life Highland, located in Inverness, has awarded a contract for the provision of external audit services, commencing on 1 January 2025 and running until 31 December 2027, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This contract falls under the services category and was procured via an open procedure. The contract has been awarded to Saffery Champness LLP. The audit services will be conducted at the Highland Archive Centre in Inverness. The awarding notice was finalised on 6 January 2025 for a total value of GBP 78,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for audit firms, particularly those with experience in the charity sector. High Life Highland’s requirement for knowledge in auditing charitable organisations can open avenues for specialised audit firms to expand their portfolio. Companies that can provide comprehensive external audit services with a strong understanding of the financial and regulatory environment of charities stand to benefit greatly. Smaller firms with a keen interest in the charity sector auditing could use this contract as a pathway to broaden their expertise and build a stronger business presence in this niche market.

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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 2025 to 31 December 2027 with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 2025 to 31 December 2027 with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783061
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524251
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Neil Johnston
Contact Email
hlh.business.support@highlifehighland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1349781700

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SS
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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