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Instruction of a Forensic Accountant in an Ongoing Investigation

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) conducted a procurement process titled "Instruction of a Forensic Accountant in an Ongoing Investigation", focusing on financial and insurance services. The procurement stage has concluded, with the contract awarded on 4th March 2016. The contract valued at £77,275 GBP was to provide forensic accounting services in London, where the investigations relate to suspected violations of the Enterprise Act 2002. The contract period extends from 7th March 2016 to 7th July 2016, with the tender period having ended on 9th February 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specialised financial services firms, particularly those with experience in forensic accounting and legal compliance within the manufacturing sector. Businesses that possess advanced expertise in conducting thorough financial investigations may find this procurement particularly relevant. As such, firms licenced to provide similar services could see this as a valuable entry point to engage with governmental investigations and enhance their portfolios through collaboration with regulatory bodies like the CMA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Instruction of a Forensic Accountant in an Ongoing Investigation

Notice Description

The CMA wishes to instruct a senior (partner level), forensic accountant to assist in an ongoing criminal investigation into the suspected commission of offences contrary to section 188 Enterprise Act 2002 (the cartel offence) within a distinct manufacturing sector in the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05fe88a9-12eb-4b91-b95e-dd8b07da84d9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,275 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,275 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20169 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2016 - 7 Jul 2016 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 4AD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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