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CPT_24_52 Specialist model assurance support

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Award

20 Mar 2025 at 09:36

Award Notice
Tender

15 Jan 2025 at 10:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to Hartley McMaster Limited for specialist model assurance support. This contract involves overseeing and leading the testing of a subset of models within the NAO's model assurance portfolio. The service period will commence on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2026, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2028. The total estimated contract value is £111,272.40 inclusive of VAT over the potential three years. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure (below threshold) within the system quality assurance assessment and review services industry category, specifically targeting services to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in auditing and quality assurance services, particularly those with expertise in model validation, verification, and testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable candidates for this opportunity, aligning well with the NAO's objectives to enhance their approach to implementing testing procedures. It provides an excellent platform for businesses looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector's auditing services landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPT_24_52 Specialist model assurance support

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Hartley McMaster Limited who will oversee and lead the testing of a subset of models with the NAO model assurance portfolio by * validation, verification and testing models and reconciling the model design back to the intended methodology. * overseeing a small portfolio of model assurance work to ensure that outputs are successfully delivered across the NAO modelling portfolio. * supporting the NAO to continuously improve our approach to implementing testing procedures The contract is expected to commence on Tuesday 1st April 2025 and run for an initial period of 12 months until Tuesday 31st March 2026. The contract may be extended by 2, 12 months until Friday 31st March 2028 at the NAO's discretion. The estimated contract value will be PS111,272.40 inclusive of VAT over the 3 years duration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87bd1199-5ba8-49a7-a8f0-e1658011fe90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98444b10-b3fc-4053-b74a-c6612a686993
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,272 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,272 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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
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

HARTLEY MCMASTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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