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Forensic Accountancy Panel

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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03 Dec 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service has awarded a contract from the CCS Framework RM6188 for forensic accountancy services to Grant Thornton UK, marking the completion stage of this selective procurement process. The procurement, titled "Forensic Accountancy Panel," falls within the "Accounting, auditing and fiscal services" category, and the awarded contract is valued at £500,000. The contract commenced on 13th October 2025 and will conclude on 14th September 2027. This initiative is primarily situated within the United Kingdom, with the contracting authority's office located in London. The procurement method involves a call-off from a framework agreement, offering structured fiscal service solutions for businesses engaged in the accountancy industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses proficient in forensic accountancy and those capable of providing high-quality audit and assurance services. Large enterprises specialising in complex fiscal analyses and those with a strong operational presence in the UK may find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. Since the framework allows selective access, businesses interested in pursuing similar opportunities should consider engaging with framework agreements administered by organisations like The Insolvency Service, providing strategic pathways for market expansion.

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Notice Title

Forensic Accountancy Panel

Notice Description

This framework call-off is for the provision of Forensic Accountancy Services and is a call-off from CCS Framework RM6188 (Audit and Assurance Services).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16a1f534-dbfc-49d6-bdcb-933773099932
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ed21bd-4af3-4072-885c-794cd6f9fa0f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal 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
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 14 Sep 2027 1-2 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2HT
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

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