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Forensic Accounting Services

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has awarded a contract for forensic accounting services to Ernst & Young LLP. The contract, which is valued at £570,000, falls under the category of accounting and auditing services and is located in London, postal code SW1P 4DF. The procurement process, which was conducted through a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement, has now reached its completion stage. This contract, starting on 17 March 2025 and ending on 16 March 2027, will provide forensic accounting consultancy support to aid in the delivery of a payment plan policy.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic accounting to collaborate with a major government department, potentially leading to further public sector work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete as the procurement process highlights suitability for SMEs. Engaging in this contract can result in business growth through heightened visibility and experience in government collaborations. As Ernst & Young LLP has secured this contract, other interested firms can look to similar future opportunities to join framework agreements or participate in selective procurement methods.

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Notice Title

Forensic Accounting Services

Notice Description

Forensic accounting consultancy support is required to support the delivery of a payment plan policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cb9d134-60d6-46c6-a590-a8bbdd0f5827
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c83889-71e2-408e-be6d-9bc5c287eeef
Current Stage
Award
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

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


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

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