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LCCC External Energy Market Expertise

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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04 Jun 2025 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office, based in London, has completed a procurement process to acquire external energy market expertise for the audit of Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) financial statements for 2024-25. This services contract, classified under the industry category of Energy and related services with an additional focus on auditing services, has been awarded to AFRY Management Consulting Ltd. The contract, valued at £27,000, is set to commence on 12th May 2025 and conclude on 11th September 2025. The procurement process, conducted using a limited method through competitive quotation, is at the award stage as of 4th June 2025.

This tender provides a growth opportunity for businesses with expertise in energy market consultancy and auditing, particularly those capable of supporting financial assessments for low-carbon initiatives. Firms that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this project well-suited due to the targeted nature of the services required. As AFRY Management Consulting Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been successful in securing this contract, similar organisations with a robust track record in energy-related services may also find opportunities in such public procurement processes advantageous for business growth and diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCCC External Energy Market Expertise

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to AFRY Management Consulting Ltd who will be providing Energy Market Expertise to the NAO for the audit of Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) 2024-25 financial statements valuations. The contract will run for 5 months from Monday 12th May 2025 until Thursday 11th September 2025. The estimated contract value will be PS27K gross

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d0a9aeb-9951-41a8-a863-c78a5b49422c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f43455ed-39f7-48d8-8542-b5d9fb70c82b
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AFRY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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