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Legal Services Board 2019-21 BDO

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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20 Nov 2019 at 14:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Legal Services Board 2019-21 BDO," which falls under the category of financial auditing services. The tender, valued at £39,000, was awarded to Bdo Llp. The procurement method used was selective, and it involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 2nd September 2019 and will conclude on 1st September 2021. Key milestones include audits scheduled for February and May of both 2020 and 2021, with an Audit Completion Report and Management Letters expected in June of the respective years.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for large-scale players in the auditing sector to enhance their market presence, particularly those experienced in financial auditing services. As the contract is linked to a government body, businesses with a proven track record in compliance and regulatory audits will be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The project involves detailed deliverables and deadlines, making it ideal for firms that can efficiently meet such requirements and demonstrate reliability in completing comprehensive audit processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Board 2019-21 BDO

Notice Description

Completion of a fully ISA compliant audit and provision of a shadow audit opinion for the C&AG on the Legal Services Board 2019-20 financial statements and the Legal Services Board 2020-21 financial statements. To include a regularity audit and shadow regularity opinion. Completion of the following milestones to support a pre-recess target certification date: ~ Completion of a full audit plan (by 31 December 2019 and 31 December 2020) ~ Delivery of an Audit Planning Report to be presented at the March 2020 Audit Committee and March 2021 Audit Committee (although APR to be circulated outside of the Committee in January) ~ Completion of a fully ISA compliant audit (interim audit: February 2020 and February 2021; final audit: May 2020 and May 2021) ~ Completion of Audit Completion Report for presentation at the June Audit Committee ~ Completion of Management Letter (June 2020 and June 2021) ~ Provision of a shadow audit opinion, including a regularity opinion (June 2020 and June 2021)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed2d2094-53b7-463b-bc1a-5f4453c1d6c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 1 Sep 2021 2-3 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
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

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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