AwardedAwarded 30 March 2026
Audit of HIE Group Companies
Highlands and Islands Enterprise · Regional agency
In brief
Highlands and Islands Enterprise awarded accountancy work to Saffery Champness LLP on 30 March 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £210,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
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).
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Saffery Champness LLP 2 bids received | £209,800 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 001346-2026
- Contract award notice · notice 031188-2026
About the buyer
Highlands and Islands EnterpriseLast 12 months
Procurements
15Awards
10Suppliers it has used most for accountancy
- Saffery Champness LLP1 contract
- Tkm Consulting1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open accountancy tenders- £125kestimated
- Value not stated
From notice 001346-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 January 2026, last updated 3 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.