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NDA Technical Expert (CPT_25_37)

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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22 Aug 2025 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed a procurement process for expert technical services under the title "NDA Technical Expert (CPT_25_37)" within the environmental issues consultancy services category. This contract was awarded to Cycliffe UK Ltd, based in Cumbria, United Kingdom, with a total value of £14,400. The procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically a Single Tender Action below the threshold. The entire process transitioned into the award stage on 30th May 2025, with the contract period running from 2nd June to 20th June 2025. The NAO, located in London, is renowned for its audit services, and the purchasing organisation can be contacted via their central procurement team.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in environmental consultancy to showcase their expertise and engage in high-level consultancy work for government agencies. With the procurement method focusing on direct engagement, such tenders may appeal to experienced companies capable of providing niche, high-quality services, thereby enhancing their portfolio and increasing visibility in public contracts. Given the emphasis on supporting small businesses, this contract indicates a promising avenue for SMEs in the environmental sector to gain governmental contracts, driving business growth and establishing a reputation in public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

NDA Technical Expert (CPT_25_37)

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a 3 week contract to Cycliffe UK Ltd via a Single Tender Action for expert technical services to support our audit work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5099dca6-77ec-451b-8a0c-a899b42fbb1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/986f849d-ae7e-4ccd-9c4c-3235b1373305
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025 30 days
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
NAO Central Procurement Team
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
44 20 7798 7000

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

CYCLIFFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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