Award

HR ER Support Service

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Award

03 Apr 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract for HR ER Support Services to Halborns Limited. This contract falls under the industry category of human resources management consultancy services (CPV code 79414000), covering services in the United Kingdom, specifically in England. The procurement process utilised a limited competitive quotation method, as it was below the threshold. The contract spans from 23rd January 2026 to 22nd January 2027, with an optional extension to 22nd January 2028. The contract, valued at £50,000 inclusive of VAT, has reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 3rd April 2026.

This procurement represents an opportunity for businesses operating within the human resources management consultancy sector, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage with a significant public sector entity like the NAO. The contract could provide growth potential through expanding service offerings and gaining visibility in the public procurement market. Businesses that have expertise in providing HR ER support services and are capable of delivering value within the specified region are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

HR ER Support Service

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to the supplier Halborns Limited who will be providing HR ER support. The contract duration will be for an initial 1 year and commence from Friday 23rd January 2026 until Friday 22nd January 2027 with an optional 12 month extension from Saturday 23rd January 2027 until Saturday 22nd January 2028. The estimated value of PS50k inclusive of VAT for the duration of the contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39309c75-6216-4437-8c44-a9b9dca078ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f3e9830-3adb-4eea-b0de-2ca2c84607dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2028 1-2 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
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

HALBORNS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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