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title: "Audit of HIE Group Companies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06019e"
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# Audit of HIE Group Companies

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06019e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the audit of HIE Group Companies has seen the successful appointment of a supplier to deliver auditing services. Organized by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), a regional agency located in Inverness, UKM6, this contract falls under the services industry category, specifically accounting and auditing services (CPV: 79210000). The procurement method was through an open procedure, and the process is now in the award stage, having been completed by 3rd April 2026. The services will commence from 1st April 2026, initially planned for a three-year duration with potential extensions for up to one additional year. The awarded contract was valued at GBP 209,800, excluding VAT, and Saffery Champness LLP was selected as the supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in financial auditing and accounting services, particularly those experienced in working with public or regional agencies like HIE. It is well-suited for firms that can provide comprehensive audit services, manage annual corporation tax returns, and have expertise in service delivery methodologies and management. Businesses capable of demonstrating strong cyber security credentials, prompt payment, and delivery of community benefits stand to gain considerably from such contracts. The framework's flexible scope offers potential for adaptation based on budgetary and legislative changes, which could lead to expanded opportunities for service providers aligned with HIE and its group companies.

## Notice

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE AND AS SUCH THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS IS COMPLETE. HIE has appointed a supplier to deliver audit services for its group. HIE currently has five active group companies that require annual audits and consolidation into HIE's Consolidation Pack. In addition, the supplier will be responsible for preparing and submitting the annual corporation tax returns. The services are required from 1st April 2026 for an initial period of 3 years, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term. The value of the initial 3-year period is GBP 157,350 (excluding VAT).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework will also be available for use by Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd SC614703; HIE Orkney SC126871; HIE Ventures SC156337; Orkney Research and Innovation Campus (ORIC) SO306277; Wave Energy Scotland (WES) SC493764 as well as any other Contracting Authority wholly or partly under the control of, or funded by HIE, at any point during the term of this Framework (subject to case-by-case approval by HIE). Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: In accordance with Regulation 72(1)(a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, HIE reserves the right to make changes to the volume, scope or location of the Services to be supplied under the Framework following a review of the Services by HIE, particularly with regard to demand and budgetary availability. This may result in amendments to existing requirements under the Framework, including but not limited to: -A reduction in HIE available budget may result in lower service levels. -Changes in legislation may increase or decrease the required workload. -The addition or removal of HIE group companies due to mergers or dissolutions will impact on the work required.

Renewal: It is expected that these services will be required from mid April 2026 for an initial period of 3 years unless terminated in accordance with the provision of the Framework agreement with the option to extend for a period of one year (3 + 1) together not exceeding 4 years following the Initial Term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031188-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | By 13th April 2030 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | £210,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £209,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN (SCOTLAND) LTD; HIE ORKNEY; HIE VENTURES; ORKNEY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CAMPUS LLP; WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFFERY CHAMPNESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2026 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031188-2026
- 8 Jan 2026 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001346-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.waveenergyscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816874
- https://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/
- https://www.orkneycampus.co.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00313
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA24283
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30475
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30513
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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