---
title: "Provision of External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783061"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND"
published: "2025-02-19"
---

# Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783061

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## Summary

High Life Highland, located in Inverness, has awarded a contract for the provision of external audit services, commencing on 1 January 2025 and running until 31 December 2027, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This contract falls under the services category and was procured via an open procedure. The contract has been awarded to Saffery Champness LLP. The audit services will be conducted at the Highland Archive Centre in Inverness. The awarding notice was finalised on 6 January 2025 for a total value of GBP 78,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for audit firms, particularly those with experience in the charity sector. High Life Highland’s requirement for knowledge in auditing charitable organisations can open avenues for specialised audit firms to expand their portfolio. Companies that can provide comprehensive external audit services with a strong understanding of the financial and regulatory environment of charities stand to benefit greatly. Smaller firms with a keen interest in the charity sector auditing could use this contract as a pathway to broaden their expertise and build a stronger business presence in this niche market.

## 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 2025 to 31 December 2027 with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 2025 to 31 December 2027 with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524251 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | 5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,000 |

## 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 5SS |
| 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

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524251
- 12 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518126

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518126&idx=4
  12th November 2024 - Non Disclosure Items
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518126&idx=5
  12th November 2024 - Certificate of Bona Fide Tendering
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518126&idx=6
  12th November 2024 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518126&idx=7
  12th November 2024 - Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518126&idx=8
  12th November 2024 - Schedule of Rates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518126&idx=1
  12th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518126&idx=2
  12th November 2024 - Specification of services required
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518126&idx=3
  12th November 2024 - List of key staff
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518126
  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 2025 to 31 December 2027 with the option to extend for a further 2 years.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524251
  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 2025 to 31 December 2027 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-r6ebe6-0000783061
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority

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