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Restructuring services, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Audit and Assurance Framework - Lot 2 awarded Call off contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a call-off contract under the Framework for Restructuring Services, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Audit and Assurance, specifically for Lot 2, which covers forensic accounting and investigation support services. The contract, valued at £76,848, was officially awarded on 10 March 2022, with the contract period commencing on 17 March 2022 and concluding on 31 May 2022. This procurement was conducted using a selective method, and the services are intended for delivery across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London, the Midlands, and the North East.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) skilled in forensic accounting and audit services to engage in public sector contracts. Businesses with expertise in financial investigations, audits, and assurance services would find this procurement particularly relevant, allowing them to expand their offerings and strengthen their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Restructuring services, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Audit and Assurance Framework - Lot 2 awarded Call off contract

Notice Description

Provision of Restructuring services, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Audit and Assurance Framework Call off Contract Award Notice Lot 2 - Forensic Accounting and investigation support services: con_ 13469- The DfE have appointed PWC LLP to provide Investigation support services to the department

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65615387-b2dd-4a15-ab08-5cb810c7c43e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/138eb951-ec1b-404e-baad-2ac56797429c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,848 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,848 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2022 - 31 May 2022 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOOUSECOOPERS

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