Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Centre for Process Innovation Limited
Wilton Centre
Redcar
TS10 4RF
Telephone
+44 1642455340
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30305
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research and Development
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Grant Audits
Reference number
3484
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This framework will consist of 2 lots, which are listed below. CPI are looking to appoint a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 contractors per lot. The lots are as follows:
Lot 1 - Grant Audit Services for Grants Funded by Scottish Enterprises
Lot 2 – Grant Audit Provider (Not for grants funded by Scottish Enterprises)
The successful contractor(s) for the Grant Audits, Framework must demonstrate extensive expertise in the lot(s) they are bidding for.
The appointed supplier will be required to cover for grant audit services for grant funded projects with Scottish Enterprises.
CPI also requires a supplier to undertake financial grant ‘desk-top’ audits in line with any statutory or contractual requirements
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Grant Audit Services for Grants Funded by Scottish Enterprises
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The appointed supplier will be required to cover for grant audit services for grant funded projects with Scottish Enterprises.
The primary purpose of the grant audit services is to ensure accountability and compliance with the terms and conditions (https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scottish-enterprise.com%2Fmedia%2Fqv3paqfn%2Fprofessional-services-terms-and-conditions-28-09-22.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK) of grants funded by Scottish Enterprises. This includes verifying financial and operational data, assessing compliance with grant agreements, and providing assurance on the effective use of public funds.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Services Provided / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology and Approach / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Qualifications and Experience of Staff / Weighting: 15
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Grant Audit Provider (Not for grants funded by Scottish Enterprises)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CPI also requires a supplier to undertake financial grant ‘desk-top’ audits in line with any statutory or contractual requirements, these may relate to the following types of grant claims:
- Innovate UK (e.g. Competitive R&D projects)
- Catapult funding also from Innovate UK but via the High Value Manufacturing Catapult
- Horizon 2020
- Regional Growth Fund
- Local Growth Fund
- European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
- Horizon Europe
- Any other grant claim audits as directed by CPI (E.g. BEIS, DSIT, DENZ)
Due to the complexity of these programmes, it is essential that bidders have experience of providing grant audit services for at least three of the programmes listed above (ideally IUK, ERDF, H2020) and a good understanding of the other funding streams and their requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Services Provided / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology and Approach / Weighting: 25
Quality criterion - Name: Qualifications and Experience of Staff / Weighting: 15
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-039743
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Grant Audit Services for Grants Funded by Scottish Enterprises
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clive Owen LLP
140 Coniscliffe Road
Darlington
DL3 7RT
Telephone
+44 01325349700
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forvis Mazars LLP
30 old bailey road
London
EC4M 7AU
Telephone
+44 1273206788
Fax
+44 1273206788
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Henderson Loggie
The Vision Building, 20 Greenmarket
Dundee
DD1 4QB
Telephone
+44 13822000055
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Grant Audit Provider (Not for grants funded by Scottish Enterprises)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 November 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Henderson Loggie
The Vision Building, 20 Greenmarket
Dundee
DD1 4QB
Telephone
+44 13822000055
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clive Owen LLP
140 Coniscliffe Road
Darlington
DL3 7RT
Telephone
+44 1325349700
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forvis Mazars LLP
30 old bailey road
London
EC4M 7AU
Telephone
+44 1273206788
Fax
+44 1273206788
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:821909)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Clerk's Office PO Box 23 1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
Telephone
+44 1698738612
Country
United Kingdom