Audit of HIE Group Companies
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Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
03 Apr 2026
Description
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).
Scope
- Reference
- FTS049
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
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.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 7921210079212000
- Contract locations
- Scotland
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prompt Payment Standard Clause | Pass/Fail | quality | — |
| Payment of the Real Living Wage | Pass/Fail | quality | — |
| Cyber Security | Pass/Fail | quality | — |
| Delivery of Community Benefits | Pass/Fail | quality | — |
| Management and Delivery Methodology | 35% | quality | — |
| Management and Delivery Team | 20% | quality | — |
| Fair Work Practices | 5% | quality | — |
| — | 40% | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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