Tender

External quality reviews

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Tender

18 Mar 2018 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "External quality reviews," which falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. Located in London, this active tender is currently in the open procurement stage and is set to close on 16th April 2018. The contract period will commence on 1st July 2018 and is expected to run until 30th June 2021. The NAO plans to award two or three contracts for conducting twelve independent quality assurance reviews of its published non-financial audit and value-for-money reports each year.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in quality assurance and consultancy services to grow and expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they would be well-suited for the contract's requirements. By competing for this tender, businesses can engage with a reputable organisation like the NAO, potentially enhancing their portfolio and experience in delivering high-quality reviews for public sector audits.

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Notice Title

External quality reviews

Notice Description

As part of its quality assurance arrangements the NAO commission's independent quality assurance reviews of the technical rigour, methodological robustness, quality of argumentation and presentation of evidence in its published non-financial audit and VFM reports. Examples of reports are available on our website www.nao.org.uk. The NAO requires the following quality reviews to be carried out: * a total of 12 reviews per year of individual NAO products (number to be shared between the successful suppliers). The NAO intends to award two or three contracts for this quality assurance work, the exact allocation of which products to be reviewed will be at the discretion of the NAO.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-153ea2b5-be16-4ff6-a929-0254b51c32d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a6a156-28ce-43dd-89e8-fd12708e443e
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
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
VICTORIA
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
TLI London

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

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