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supply of a risk and external audit tool

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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24 Oct 2025 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy and Net Zero (DESNZ), operating through the delivery body ICS, has recently completed a public procurement process for the supply of a risk and external audit tool. This contract, valued at £137,400, was procured via the G-Cloud 14 framework using a selective procurement method known as a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract covers a range of risk management insurance and auditing services. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, with a contract period running from the 29th of September 2025 to the 28th of September 2026. The services are intended to be delivered within the UK and extend to various regions, including Europe and British Overseas Territories.

This tender provides an exciting opportunity for SMEs, as Corporate Governance Risk Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has already been awarded this contract. With a focus on risk management and audit services, businesses within the financial consultancy, software provision, or audit services sectors could benefit by exploring similar opportunities. The contract’s implementation across a wide range of geographical areas suggests potential for further collaborations or bespoke service offerings, highlighting an attractive avenue for business growth and diversification into governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

supply of a risk and external audit tool

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Department for Energy and Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for the supply of a supply of a risk and external audit tool. This Call Off contract has been sourced via a shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10d3dfa8-34a7-4dd0-a570-cc14bc3bd110
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66517300 - Risk management insurance services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE RISK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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