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Service desk 2022-25

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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18 Sep 2025 at 13:32

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25 Jul 2024 at 08:12

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14 Dec 2022 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO), based in London, England, has completed a procurement process for an Information Technology Services contract, which was awarded to XMA Ltd. The contract, titled "Service desk 2022-25," was procured through the Crown Commercial Service Technology Services 3 Framework (Lots 3a to 3d). The service involves providing both offsite and onsite support in London and Newcastle. The procurement used a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The original contract period was set from 1st November 2022 to 31st October 2025, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions until 31st October 2027. The contract, valued at £1,926,000, was under the tender stage during 2022 and 2023 and has since been updated in 2025 to confirm an extension till the new end date in 2027. The contract was initially published on 14th December 2022, and the award was confirmed on 13th October 2022.

This procurement represents a substantial business growth opportunity for IT service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by XMA Ltd's own classification as an SME. The services required entail creating robust support systems both remotely and in dedicated office locations, highlighting the need for scalability and adaptability in technical support operations. Businesses specializing in IT service management, particularly those experienced in handling government or large-scale frameworks, stand to benefit significantly. The procurement framework ensures a reliable stream of work and partnership with a reputable organisation like the NAO, enhancing business credibility and expanding service portfolios in government tenders.

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Notice Title

Service desk 2022-25

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract through the use of Lot 3a, Lot 3b, Lot 3c and Lot 3d of the Crown Commercial Service Technology Services 3 Framework Three (MCF3) to XMA Ltd. The supplier will provide offsite Service desk facility including onsite staff based in the NAO London and Newcastle offices. The contract will run for an initial period of 3 years from Tuesday 1st November 2022 to Friday 31st October 2025 with the option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months to Sunday 31st October 2027. Update July 2024 - We have included details on the optional extensions and the framework used to award this contract in 2022. As of September 2025 the contract has been extended

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ee5b399-81ef-44b7-adb4-d116d2cd70cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5864650b-391c-48d4-a96c-8f6f1b7f475c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Tania Khan
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
02077987000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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