---
title: "Provision of External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000649029"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2021-06-07"
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# Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000649029

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands is conducting a tender for the Provision of External Audit Services, classified under the education industry category. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £164,000. The contract was signed on 4th June 2021, following a completed tender process that was initiated on 5th April 2021. All services are to be delivered in Inverness, and interested suppliers must comply with the public procurement regulations applicable within this open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with the capacity to meet the specific insurance requirements stipulated in the tender documents. Firms with experience in providing external audit services to educational institutions would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, companies that can ensure compliance with the necessary documentation and regulations stand to benefit from this procurement, which is expected to foster growth within the sector for capable suppliers.

## Notice

The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement for the Provision of External Audit Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Full details of this requirement are included in the procurement documents.. It is anticipated that a validation meeting will be held on the 18th May 2021.

Renewal: The Contract will commence on the date of contract award for a period of three (3) years with the option of an additional twelve (12) month period (3 + 1). The contract extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and continued University requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417444 |
| 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 | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £164,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5SQ |
| 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 | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARMSTRONG WATSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417444
- 5 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411315

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411315&idx=1
  5th April 2021 - Appendix A - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411315&idx=2
  5th April 2021 - Appendix B - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411315&idx=3
  5th April 2021 - Appendix C - UHI Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411315&idx=4
  5th April 2021 - Appendix D - Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411315&idx=5
  5th April 2021 - Appendix E - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411315&idx=6
  5th April 2021 - Appendix F - GDPR Vendor Data Controller Assurance Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411315&idx=7
  5th April 2021 - Appendix G - UHI Accounts 2019-20
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411315&idx=8
  5th April 2021 - Appendix H - UHIRE Accounts 2019-20
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411315&idx=9
  5th April 2021 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411315
  Provision of External Audit Services - The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement for the Provision of External Audit Services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417444
  Provision of External Audit Services - The University of the Highlands and Islands has a requirement for the Provision of External Audit Services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000649029

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