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GEN_22_102 - External Quality Reviews - Contract 3

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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13 Jun 2023 at 10:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract for External Quality Reviews to three suppliers. The contract spans three years from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2026, with a potential extension for an additional three years. The contract value is £120,729. The procurement falls under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' category and is open to SMEs. The procurement stage is 'Award' with the tender period ending on March 16, 2023. The contract covers the location in London, SW1W9SP.

This tender for External Quality Reviews offers opportunities for businesses in research and development services and related consultancy. SMEs particularly stand to benefit from this contract with the National Audit Office. Businesses with expertise in conducting quality assurance reviews and independent assessments will find this tender well-suited. The contract duration, value, and description provide a clear path for interested parties to engage and potentially secure business growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GEN_22_102 - External Quality Reviews - Contract 3

Notice Description

As part of its quality assurance arrangements the NAO commissions independent quality assurance reviews of the technical rigour, methodological robustness, quality of argumentation and presentation of evidence in its published non-financial audit and VFM reports. Examples of reports are available on our website www.nao.org.uk. The NAO requires the following quality reviews to be carried out: A total of 20 reviews per year of individual NAO products (number to be shared between the successful suppliers) and a summary organisational review annually. The NAO intends to award two or three contracts for this quality assurance work, the exact allocation of which products to be reviewed will be at the discretion of the NAO. The contract for this work has been awarded to three suppliers. The contract is for three years from 1 May 2023 - 30 April 2026 with the option to extend for three further years in one year periods. The final expiry for the full possible duration of six years is 30 April 2029. Contract value includes VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6215c150-0c8f-4ce0-b307-b38c7be45040
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,729 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2026 3-4 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

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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