Award

PS25217 - The Provision of Audit Services for Obesity Programmes

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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23 Apr 2026 at 07:45

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, has awarded a contract worth £1,300,000 for the provision of audit services targeting obesity programmes through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6310, Audit and Assurance Services LOT 2. This award, published on 23 April 2026, involves the selection of Forvis Mazars LLP as the supplier under a selective procurement method. The contract commences on 15 April 2026 and concludes on 28 September 2029, focusing on services within the auditing category, as indicated by CPV code 79212000.

This tender offers substantial potential for business growth, particularly for large auditing firms capable of providing comprehensive audit services. It presents an opportunity to engage with UK Research and Innovation by ensuring the effectiveness and accountability of obesity programmes. While favourable for established companies like Forvis Mazars LLP, the call-off from a framework agreement indicates the possibility of similar future competitions, fostering growth for suitable SMEs ready to expand their footprint in government contracts.

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Notice Title

PS25217 - The Provision of Audit Services for Obesity Programmes

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This contract is being awarded following a further competition against Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6310 Audit and Assurance Services LOT 2 to provide UK Research and Innovation, the provision of audit services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21ca7f0b-b5a3-4a95-b069-59049c0702e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c251d317-0c92-44ca-9609-bdbc1beb9d55
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
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
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 28 Sep 2029 3-4 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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