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UHI-FIN-38164 - Internal Audit Services

UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE

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07 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has concluded a procurement process for internal audit services, with the main contract awarded to Henderson Loggie. This contract primarily falls within the education industry category, focusing on UHI's operations based in Inverness, UK. The procurement used a limited procedure through Lot 3 of the PFB1040 AP Audit and Tax Services Framework, ensuring both compliance and value for money. Key dates include the contract signing on 19th September 2025, and it covers a period beginning in September 2025, with potential extensions available. The total contract value is £102,500, and it is currently marked as active.

This tender highlights growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in audit services within the education sector. By leveraging this framework, businesses can gain a foothold in providing essential services to educational institutions. The emphasis on value for money and procedural compliance indicates that firms with a strategic focus on long-term partnerships and service excellence are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. With UHI as a central purchasing body, successful suppliers can enhance their reputation and expand their client base in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UHI-FIN-38164 - Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for Internal Audit Services from September 2025 for a period of unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework Conditions, with UHI having the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year periods subject to ongoing requirement and supplier performance. UHI are calling off from Lot 3 of the PFB1040 AP Audit and Tax Services Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UHI are calling off from Lot 3 of the PFB1040 AP Audit and Tax Services Framework.

Procurement Information

Use of a framework is a compliant procurement route which provides value for money for the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811337
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540892
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20255 months 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
UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Contact Name
Katrina McEwan
Contact Email
katrina.mcewan@uhi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463279000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3JH
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 Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENDERSON LOGGIE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540892
    UHI-FIN-38164 - Internal Audit Services - The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for Internal Audit Services from September 2025 for a period of unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework Conditions, with UHI having the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year periods subject to ongoing requirement and supplier performance. UHI are calling off from Lot 3 of the PFB1040 AP Audit and Tax Services Framework.

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