Award

Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS) Framework

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

10 Sep 2021 at 07:50

TenderAmendment

12 Mar 2021 at 14:58

TenderAmendment

05 Mar 2021 at 15:55

TenderAmendment

04 Mar 2021 at 12:33

TenderAmendment

19 Feb 2021 at 16:38

TenderAmendment

12 Feb 2021 at 14:56

Tender

01 Feb 2021 at 12:04

Planning

06 Nov 2019 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has completed the procurement process for the "Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS) Framework" (RM6188), primarily aimed at public sector bodies across the UK including local government, health, education, and charities. This multi-lot framework agreement is valued at £500 million and encompasses services that will be delivered mainly within the United Kingdom, with some provisions for overseas operations. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure that concluded on 19 March 2021, with the contract period running from 11 August 2021 to 10 August 2025.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the audit and assurance sector. Businesses specialising in financial services, system quality assurance, and environmental auditing are especially suited to engage in this tender, allowing them to diversify their service offerings while expanding their footprint in the UK public sector. Those interested in participating will need to access the eSourcing suite for further details and bid submissions.

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Notice Title

Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS) Framework

Notice Description

Audit & Assurance Services (RM6188) is a multi-lot framework agreement available for use by UK public sector bodies and future successor organisations, which includes central government departments and their arm's length bodies and agencies, the wider public sector and third sector including, but not limited to, local government, health, education, police, fire and rescue, housing associations and charities. Services will be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. This framework agreement has replaced Lot 3 of Management Consultancy Framework (RM3745). Please note that this procurement is for audit and assurance services and not management consultancy or contingent labour.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a03783-df26-4b70-ba06-529e69b8008b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

66113000 - Credit granting services

66151000 - Financial market operational services

66152000 - Financial market regulatory services

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

72810000 - Computer audit services

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79313000 - Performance review services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 2020Expired
Award Date
9 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2021 - 10 Aug 2025 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS A

Further Information

Notice Documents

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            ]
        }
    ]
}