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CPT_25_13 - HM Land Registry Review of GAD

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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22 Aug 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for HM Land Registry's review of the Government Actuary Department (GAD) assumptions regarding the Indemnity Provision for the 2024-25 accounts has reached the award stage. This tender, identified as CPT_25_13, was conducted under the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement (CCS MCF3 RM6187 Lot 4 Finance - Direct Award). The contract was awarded on 5th March 2025 to Grant Thornton UK LLP by the National Audit Office, the buying organisation. The industry category for this contract is financial auditing services with a main location in London, postal code SW1W9SP. The contract, valued at £15,000 including VAT, is set for a brief period from 21st April to 22nd June 2025.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly those structured as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement was open to such entities. The chance to collaborate with esteemed organisations like the National Audit Office could significantly enhance a company's portfolio and credibility. The tender's framework nature indicates a streamlined procurement process, providing a structured opportunity for businesses that meet specified criteria and are capable of delivering within tight timelines.

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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. Contract value includes VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56bc09c7-a4f6-41c1-ab72-e7a716271ff2
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months 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
Central Procurement Team
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

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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