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con_26270 - Supplier Audit

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has finalised an award for a supplier audit under the procurement title "con_26270 - Supplier Audit," within the auditing services industry category. KPMG LLP has been selected as the supplier through a selective procurement method based on a call-off from an existing framework agreement. This process did not involve a re-opening of competition, adhering to the rotational process stipulated in the framework agreement. The contract involves conducting investigations related to allegations of fraud and includes capturing and reporting on electronic data. Key timelines for this contract span from the start date of 31st January 2025 to the end date of 30th May 2025, with delivery locations including a range of areas such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and globally.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in auditing, particularly those with expertise in forensic accounting and data investigation. With a total contract value of £52,000, businesses that are suited for such work may expand their portfolio by delivering vital services to government departments. While the procurement was awarded to a large-scale supplier, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, may find future similar opportunities accessible, given the call-off framework's suitability assessments. This engagement demonstrates the DfE's commitment to maintaining thorough auditing standards and offers a benchmark for potential future contracts within public sector auditing services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_26270 - Supplier Audit

Notice Description

The DfE has a framework agreement for restructuring services, forensic accounting and investigation support and audit and assurance services for use by DfE in relation to Education Providers (con_7890). The DfE have awarded a Call-Off Contract to KPMG without re-opening competition, using the rotational process set out in the framework agreement. The contract is for the following services: 1) Investigation of data following allegations of suspected fraud 2) Capture, recovery and storage of electronic data 3) Reporting findings and conclusions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20c01220-743d-4b51-bd07-9d4c2ba36bcb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/513e64cd-8d58-45e8-b45c-edcd5eac931a
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, VCSE
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
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 30 May 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

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