con_27941 Audit, Assurance and Forensic Accounting & Investigation Support

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process titled "con_27941 Audit, Assurance and Forensic Accounting & Investigation Support," which falls under the industry category of accounting and auditing services. This tender involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and it was classified under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 79210000. The process focused on providing specialised sector and technical expertise essential for oversight and investigation support. The contract coverage extends across several UK regions, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 26 June 2025, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit, assurance, and forensic accounting. Given its completion status and call-off nature, it provides a model for how SMEs and community-interest companies with relevant capabilities can engage with government contracts. Companies capable of delivering high-quality investigative services would benefit from engaging in similar tenders, especially those that offer regional reach and are adaptable to frameworks. The procurement highlights opportunities for organisations seeking long-term engagements with established entities like the Department for Education.

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con_27941 Audit, Assurance and Forensic Accounting & Investigation Support

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

4th July 2025 14:37:42 PM
Contract Summary

This work is specialist in nature and requires sector and technical expertise. The assurance/investigations work covered by the procurement is essential to CARD's oversight responsibilities and providing an opinion on use of funds for the purposes intended as well as investigating allegations of misuse of funds. Lot 3 covers Forensic accounting and Investigation support
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-73ce350d-e399-47f9-96fe-ac98df552d53

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Framework Agreement

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79210000

CPV Division(s)

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

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Buyer Name

DfE Commercial

Buyer Email

core.procurement@education.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street

London

SW1P 3BT

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

GRANT THORNTON UK LLP

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con_27941 Audit, Assurance and Forensic Accounting & Investigation Support

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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