--- title: "Award of APUC Audit Services Lot 4 Internal, External and Tax PFB1028AP - Mini Competition" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000597203" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000597203" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000597203.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000597203.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE" published: "2020-03-06" --- # Award of APUC Audit Services Lot 4 Internal, External and Tax PFB1028AP - Mini Competition Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000597203 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000597203) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000597203.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the award of APUC Audit Services Lot 4 for Internal, External, and Tax consultancy services by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, located in Inverness. The contract, valued at £457,701.60, is primarily within the services industry, highlighting the need for financial consultancy, accounting, and tax advisory expertise. The contract period commenced on 6 March 2020 and concluded on 6 March 2023, with Ernst & Young LLP being the successful supplier in this competitive mini-tender process where five bids were received. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in financial consultancy, auditing, and tax consultancy sectors to establish a partnership with a prominent public body. Companies that possess experience in navigating complex tax legislation and providing comprehensive audit services will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Engaging in such public procurement contracts can enhance a firm's portfolio and pave the way for further collaborations within the public sector. ## Notice Highlands and Islands Enterprise carries out both business and non-business activities across multiple different sectors. The variety of activities carried out by Highlands and Islands Enterprise can lead to complex tax calculation or complex tax queries. As a public body Highlands and Islands Enterprise needs to be sure that we are applying the tax legislation correctly.All suppliers on Lot 4 of the APUC Audit Services - Internal, External and Tax Framework (PFB1028AP) are being invited to submit a bid.Full details of the requirements can be found in the Invitation to Quote. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382891 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £457,701 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE | | Additional buyers | ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY; ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; BIELD HOUSING & CARE; EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NHS LANARKSHIRE; NSS HEALTH FACILITIES SCOTLAND; ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY); PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 45 | | Supplier names | ; ADDACTION; AGRIGEM; ANDERSON STRATHERN; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; AZZURRO; BARR PRINTERS; CASTLEVIEW PLANT; CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG; COMMUNICATE; DFFC; DUNCAN WEMYSS; ENVA ORGANICS RECYCLING; ERIC BOYD FORESTRY; ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY; EVERWARM; FORTRESS SECURITY; G.A.HELMORE; GALLOWAY DRAINAGE SUPPLIES; GLENLUCE GUNROOM; GRANT THORNTON; GTR CONTRACTS; HARPER MACLEOD; HARVEY NASH; JOHN REDPATH ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR; LORIEN RESOURCING; MACDUFF SHIPYARDS; MALCOLM HUGHES LAND SURVEYORS; MAM CONTRACTING; MORTON FRASER; MR SPARKLES; MTBSKILLS; NATIONAL MILK LABORATORIES; PHS GROUP; R MACLEOD & SON; RESPONSE BUILDING MAINTENANCE SERVICES (SCOTLAND; RYDEN; SCOTLAND'S BRAVEST MANUFACTURING; SCOTT YOUNG AND SONS; SIBCAS; SPG FIRE & SECURITY; TAC HEALTHCARE GROUP; VENESKY BROWN; VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS; WPC SOFTWARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79221000 - Tax consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2020 at 11:41 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR382891 ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://firescotland.gov.uk - http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ - http://www.aib.gov.uk - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.bield.co.uk - http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.falkirk.gov.uk - http://www.fifedirect.org.uk - http://www.hfs.scot.nhs.uk - http://www.hie.co.uk - http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk - http://www.orkneyharbours.com - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - http://www.south-lanarkshire-college.ac.uk - http://www.spa.police.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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