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CPT_25_13 - HM Land Registry Review of GAD

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the National Audit Office for the "HM Land Registry Review of GAD" has reached the award stage. This tender, classified under Financial Auditing Services (CPV code 79212100), involves a short-term contract aimed at evaluating the Government Actuary’s Department assumptions for the 2024-25 HM Land Registry Indemnity Provision. Located in London (postal code SW1W9SP), the selective procurement process was conducted via a call-off from the CCS MCF3 framework agreement. The contract, valued at £30,450, including VAT, is set to commence on 21 April 2026 and will expire on 22 June 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in financial auditing. With the contract awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP, SMEs in this sector can leverage such engagements to enhance their portfolios and establish themselves as key service providers to government bodies. Finance and auditing firms operating under similar frameworks can target future opportunities by aligning with the processes and standards demonstrated in this procurement.

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Notice Title

CPT_25_13 - HM Land Registry Review of GAD

Notice Description

Short contract (2 months) to carry out a review of the GAD assumptions used in the HM Land Registry Indemnity Provision in the 2024-25 accounts. This has been awarded via CCS MCF3 (RM6187) Lot 4 Finance - Direct Award. As of February 2026 the contract extension was put in place to commence on 21 April 2026, expiring on 22 June 2026 Contract value includes VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac133e63-5cd2-4652-b561-4d5db5934098
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

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


CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 22 Jun 2025 1-6 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
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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

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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