Tender

Specialist Audit Services Framework

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Tender

07 Sep 2021 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) is conducting a tender for the "Specialist Audit Services Framework," which falls under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services category. This procurement process is currently active and will conclude on 15th October 2021. The framework pertains to services that support the NAO's mission to improve public services and accountability. The contract has a total value of £6,170,000 and will commence on 29th November 2021, lasting until 28th November 2025. The services will be delivered to various locations in London, United Kingdom, through an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in public sector partnerships. Businesses that specialise in auditing, financial reporting, or related advisory services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the NAO's focus on delivering high-quality audits, there is potential for substantial collaboration and development within the broader financial services landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Audit Services Framework

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK's independent public spending watchdog. We support Parliament in holding government to account and we help to improve public services through our high-quality audits. The NAO's Specialist Audit Service Framework is a fundamental part of being able to carry out our purpose and achieve our objectives. We are looking for firms who we can work in partnership with to ensure the delivery of high-quality audits which support effective accountability and lead to better financial reporting and financial management by public bodies. Our contract is divided into 3 Lots *Lot 1 - Pensions *Lot 2 - Property *Lots 3 - Digital Financial Audit For more information on this framework please access www.delta-esourcing.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2527d398-fb61-4b73-b751-35f0b62827e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28736994-7339-4dd6-afaf-6c53af836a24
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£6,170,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Nov 2021 - 28 Nov 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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