Award

Purchase Summer Interns and Graduate Stock for September 2025

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Award

02 Sep 2025 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has completed a procurement process for the "Purchase Summer Interns and Graduate Stock for September 2025." This tender falls under the industry category of "Computer equipment and supplies" (CPV: 30200000) and took place in London, with the postal code SW1W 9SP indicating the delivery address. The procurement method employed was a limited, competitive quotation under the threshold, suitable for SMEs. The tender was in the award stage as of 2nd September 2025, culminating with the award contract period starting on 1st August 2025 and ending on 31st May 2026. The estimated contract value amounts to £25,000.

This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in supplying computer equipment and services. Although the contract has been awarded to Bechtle Direct Ltd, understanding similar procurement processes can prepare businesses for future opportunities. The competitive quotation approach highlights the National Audit Office's interest in partnering with smaller organisations, which may provide additional growth opportunities for companies that can deliver quality computer supplies efficiently. SMEs particularly benefit from these kinds of tenders, allowing them to demonstrate capacity and expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase Summer Interns and Graduate Stock for September 2025

Notice Description

Purchasing Summer Interns and Graduate Stock for September 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/312dbf3b-372e-4e29-b33f-e5a7d9c43e20
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
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
Tania Khan
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
02077987000

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

BECHTLE DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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