Tender

Invitation to Tender for External Audit Services

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

13 Aug 2019 at 13:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently undertaking a tender process for External Audit Services as part of its commitment to maintaining strong financial control and reporting. This invitation to tender, published on 13th August 2019, is aimed at providers of accounting and auditing services, with a contract period set to commence on 21st October 2019 and concluding on 31st December 2020. The tender process follows an open procurement method and is set to close on 12th September 2019. NPL is located in Teddington, London, and seeks to establish a relationship with an audit agency that has experience in serving UK or European science facilities or related governmental bodies.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those with a focus on governmental or scientific organisations. Companies that demonstrate comprehensive auditing capabilities and a robust understanding of financial governance will be favourably considered. Additionally, businesses with experience in collaborating with STEM communities or similar entities are encouraged to apply, as their expertise will align with NPL's objectives to enhance its role as a premier authority in measurement services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for External Audit Services

Notice Description

For more than century, NPL has been the silent partner in industry, providing the measurement services that underpin the UK's prosperity and quality of life. Our focus aims to position NPL as a leader in its field, at the forefront of science, engineering and technology in the UK, to accelerate UK industry for the next 100 years and beyond, and this all starts with strong and reliable financial control and reporting. NPL is seeking to appoint an agency for an initial 12-month period (with 2x 12 month extension clause) to provide External Audit services that integrate with the organisation's internal finance team for efficient and timely auditing. NPL has been with legacy auditors since moving back into government ownership in 2015 and we now believe it is time to develop a new relationship with a dedicated audit team. As a now government owned organisation we are looking for auditors who can attest to a high level of control. This provides assurance to the government, good governance generally and financial reliability to our customers and owner. Participants in the tender should ideally have a background in delivering work on behalf of leading UK and/or European science facilities or STEM communities, government arm's length bodies or other entities of a similar nature to NPL. We welcome submissions from companies who fit the criteria outlined in this brief and can demonstrate how they will meet the brief and help to position NPL as the experts and authority in measurement. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal to conduct the procurement process. All Tenderers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal. This can be done via the following link https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Any issues surrounding access and functionality of the LUPC Bravo System must be directed to Bravo Helpdesk on +44 800 069 8630 or email help@bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c857d5e-7dc9-4d25-a1a6-63a0fde4fd05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f72777-a625-4085-9bb8-2d33473baf3c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.webb@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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