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Levelisation Audit Support

OFGEM

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18 Nov 2024 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

Ofgem has completed the procurement process for "Levelisation Audit Support" under the industry category of Auditing Services (CPV code 79212000). This project, valued at GBP 50,000, aims to support the Levelisation process that manages energy standing charges between different customer groups. Key dates include the contract period starting on 21 October 2024 and ending on 31 March 2025. The successful supplier for this open procedure is Forvis Mazars LLP, whose role will be to carry out a review of the Levelisation procedures as agreed with Ofgem.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for auditing firms, particularly those with experience in internal and statutory audits (CPV codes 79212200 and 79212300). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this bid, making it an attractive proposition for smaller auditing firms looking to expand their portfolio in the energy sector. The audit's scope, encompassing regions including the United Kingdom and various territories, offers firms significant exposure and potential for further business within other sectors that Ofgem oversees.

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Notice Title

Levelisation Audit Support

Notice Description

The Standing Charge Levelisation process is designed to equalise the cost of energy standing charges between prepayment and non-prepayment customers, via a Levelisation Allowance in the Price Cap. It is supported by a supplier reconciliation by difference mechanism to support suppliers' ability to recover efficient costs. Calculations involving the Price Cap are performed by Ofgem. The Retail Energy Code Company (RECCo) are responsible for reconciliation related calculations. Both RECCo and Ofgem have developed jointly owned systems and processes that manage the timing and responsibility for undertaking these calculations. Levelisation has been classed as imputed tax and spend, and the financial flows will be recorded in Ofgem's accounts. Support is therefore required from a supplier to carry out an agreed upon procedures review of Levelisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-063bfa0a-4f01-4689-9f91-b42fa49c1936
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7cad57d-d9d6-435d-a652-7030fb8bde88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFGEM
Contact Name
Lynsey Gordon
Contact Email
procurement2@ofgem.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079017000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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