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Internal Audit Services

MET OFFICE

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14 Feb 2025 at 10:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of internal audit services, under the title "Internal Audit Services" (tender ID: P113836). This procurement falls under the industry category of auditing services (CPV Code: 79212000) and is specific to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The tender period concluded on 10 January 2025, with a contract period running from 24 January 2025 to 1 April 2025. The total contract value amounts to £64,250 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing auditing services, particularly those positioned to bid for contracts within framework agreements. The contract was awarded to FORVIS MAZARS LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London. This procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a growth avenue for qualified businesses in the auditing sector looking to establish or expand their partnership with government bodies like the Met Office. With the framework agreement already in place, businesses can expect a streamlined process and potential for future call-offs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Internal audit services RM6188

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11842732-628e-4e1f-ab45-d3473127c96c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eb1e18a-565c-48c9-a0fa-7224eab274b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 1-6 months
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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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