--- title: "Provision of External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000514224" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000514224" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000514224.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000514224.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND" published: "2018-01-15" --- # Provision of External Audit Services Buyer: HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000514224 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000514224) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000514224.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by High Life Highland, involves the provision of external audit services for a period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022, with a potential extension of two years. Located in Inverness, UK, this open tender was officially awarded on 23 November 2017. The tender for these services was active until its closing date of 3 November 2017 and classified under the services category, aiming to comply with international auditing standards. Interested parties were advised to submit their bids electronically in accordance with the tender submission protocols. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for audit firms, especially those with experience in charity and public sector audits, to expand their client base and establish long-term relationships with a significant contracting authority. Businesses that possess the qualifications and credentials required to provide cost-effective and comprehensive external auditing services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, given the ongoing nature of the service requirements articulated by High Life Highland. ## Notice 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 2018 to 31 December 2022, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 High Life Highland requires a comprehensive and cost effective External Audit service for both the Charity and Trading Company, in accordance with International Auditing Standards. Renewal: Option to extend for further 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306484 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Nov 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £18,850 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 5NS | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | 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 ## Release History - 15 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306484 - 4 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297306 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297306&idx=4 1st November 2017 - Financial statement 16-17 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297306&idx=3 25th October 2017 - Latest accounts as requested - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297306&idx=1 4th October 2017 - Tender document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297306&idx=2 4th October 2017 - Standard ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297306 Provision of External Audit Services - 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 2018 to 31 December 2022, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN306484 Provision of External Audit Services - 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 2018 to 31 December 2022, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.highlifehighland.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000514224 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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