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Energy Expertise for the Low Carbon Contracts Company Audit 2025-26

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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07 Jul 2026 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO), located at 157-197 Buckingham Palace Road, London, has completed the procurement process for providing energy market expertise in auditing the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) 2025-26 financial statements. The contract was awarded to AFRY Management Consulting Ltd, based in Oxford, under a selective procurement method from a framework agreement. The industry category for this tender is focused on "Energy and related services" with an additional classification under "Financial auditing services". The contract, valued at £52,203 including VAT, will be conducted from 29th June 2026 to 28th September 2026, benefiting those in the United Kingdom. This stage of the process, marked "award", was reached on 22nd June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy consulting and financial auditing services, particularly those with experience in low-carbon initiatives. Given the NAO's emphasis on engaging with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this contract could enable such firms to enhance their portfolio, gain prestige, and potentially secure further contracts in the public sector. Companies in the energy audit and management consulting sectors are well-poised to benefit from this opportunity, creating pathways for business expansion and entry into similar future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy Expertise for the Low Carbon Contracts Company Audit 2025-26

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to AFRY Management Consulting Ltd who will be providing Energy Market Expertise to the NAO for the audit of Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) 2025-26 financial statements valuations. The contract will run for 3 months from 29th June 2026 until 28th September 2026. The estimated contract value will be PS52,203 (including VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f694b14f-0625-4f26-8b9b-131de2e52427
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,203 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,203 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Sep 2026 1-6 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
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

AFRY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

Further Information

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