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ISO27001:2022 Recertification External Audit

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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27 Nov 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed a procurement process for conducting an ISO 27001:2022 recertification audit, awarding the contract to BSI Assurance UK Limited. This contract falls under the Information Technology Services industry category and will be carried out in the United Kingdom. With the procurement stage classified as an award, the contract is set to commence on 20th April 2026 and will initially run until 19th April 2027, with options for two additional 12-month extensions, potentially concluding by 19th April 2029. The total estimated value of the contract is £35,000, inclusive of VAT. The procurement method was limited, involving a competitive quotation below the threshold.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in IT audit services, given the service nature of the contract. SMEs and organisations with voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) status are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities due to their ability to deliver efficient and specialised services. Engaging in this type of contract allows businesses to strengthen their portfolios by aligning with prominent public sector entities like the NAO, thereby increasing their market credibility and operational scope.

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Notice Title

ISO27001:2022 Recertification External Audit

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to the supplier BSI Assurance UK Limited who will be conducting an ISO 27001:2022 recertification audit for the NAO. The contract is expected to commence by Monday 20th April 2026 and will run initially for 12 months until Monday 19th April 2027 with 2, 12 months optional extensions to Thursday 19th April 2029. The estimated contract value is up to PS35,000 inclusive of VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f84be9-a76d-403c-bbd4-7802369ea11d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2029 3-4 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
ima orosei
Contact Email
ima.orosei@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
44 20 7798 5343

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

BSI ASSURANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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