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Financial Audit Frameworks 2019 Bundle 2 North of England

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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21 Oct 2019 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office is conducting a tender for the "Financial Audit Frameworks 2019 Bundle 2 North of England," classified under financial auditing services. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £754,338. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 30th September 2019 to 29th September 2021, and the tender submission deadline was 28th August 2019. This is notable for businesses located in the North of England, particularly in London, where the National Audit Office is based.

This contract presents significant opportunities for auditing firms that can deliver comprehensive financial audit services, including planning reports, ISA compliant audits, and management letters. Businesses with expertise in public sector audits, particularly those familiar with the National Audit Office's standards, would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this category. Given that larger firms are more likely to have the necessary capacity and resources, they may find this procurement process particularly beneficial for expanding their presence in the public sector auditing market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial Audit Frameworks 2019 Bundle 2 North of England

Notice Description

Delivery of the following audits on a contracted-out basis for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 audit cycles: - NHS Blood and Transport - British Library - Social Work England - Office for Standards in Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) - Office for Nuclear Regulation - Defence Electronics and Components Agency For each audit cycle, and for each of the accounts the following outputs are required: * Audit Planning Report; * ISA compliant audit; * Shadow audit certificate; * Audit Completion Report and Management Letter; and * Attendance at audit committees. Client-facing documents and shadow audit certificates should be prepared using the relevant NAO standard template, which the NAO contact will provide, unless otherwise agreed with the NAO.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de644c7-de65-41eb-85d6-bf848f584687
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£754,338 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£754,338 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2019 - 29 Sep 2021 2-3 years
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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAZARS GB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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