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ICAEW Exam Fees 2026-29

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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07 Jul 2026 at 08:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the National Audit Office pertains to the ICAEW Exam Fees 2026-29, classified under Education and training services (CPV: 80000000). This tender involves a contract valued at £500,000, awarded to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. The process has progressed to the Award stage, with the contract activated on 18th May 2026, lasting until 17th May 2029. Both the buying organisation and the awardee are based in the United Kingdom, with the delivery location specified as the UK. The procurement method employed is a Sole Source Supplier, indicative of a direct award without a competitive process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for established businesses in the field of education and training services. Large enterprises with the capability to support professional qualifications such as the ACA might find strategic benefits in similar future tenders from government bodies. While this contract was awarded directly, understanding the needs and requirements of such procurement processes can prepare businesses for potential opportunities in contracts involving professional accreditation and training services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICAEW Exam Fees 2026-29

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) pays ICAEW for its student examination fees as they progress through the apprenticeship/graduate programme to obtain their ACA professional qualification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-117727ab-647d-44f2-a99b-803d4e860c78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb69c635-4933-4fc7-a209-73abbfe2c86e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Sole Source Supplier
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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