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CPT_23_11 External Audit services

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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09 Aug 2024 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract for external audit services to Crowe U.K. LLP. This contract, titled "CPT_23_11 External Audit Services," pertains to the auditing of the financial years ending 31 March 2025, 2026, and 2027, starting from September 2024 for an initial period of three years. It includes an option for the NAO to extend the contract for up to two additional years, subject to approval, potentially making it a five-year term. This award was made using an open procurement method under the auditing services industry category (CPV code: 79212000). Key dates include the start of the contract period on 1 September 2024 and its end on 31 August 2029, with a total contract value of £700,000. The procurement process followed the open procedure (above threshold) and is currently in the award stage. The primary location for delivery is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing industry, particularly those that can provide comprehensive and reliable audit services. Smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also encouraged to participate under this open procedure, creating a competitive environment ideal for business growth. Specifically, firms that specialise in public sector audits would benefit from this long-term contract, offering a stable source of revenue and the chance to establish a strong relationship with the prestigious NAO. Companies that have experience in handling large scale audits, and can adhere to stringent public sector requirements, are well-positioned to thrive with such opportunities.

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Notice Title

CPT_23_11 External Audit services

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Crowe U.K. LLP who will be expected to audit the financial years ending 31 March 2025, 2026, and 2027. This contract will commence on September 2024 for an initial period of 3 years with an option for the NAO to extend the contract for a period of up to two years subject to approval by the Public Accounts Commission (based on two periods of 12 months) (potentially making it a maximum term of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e16b577-1051-43c6-b4b8-cba3ab33e78d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7866c1c3-e909-4370-8f63-c07a0d204e76
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, VCSE
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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 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

CROWE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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