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con_27934 Audit, Assurance and Forensic Accounting & Investigation Support

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Jul 2025 at 14:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the contracting process for the procurement titled "con_27934 Audit, Assurance and Forensic Accounting & Investigation Support," which falls under the industry category of accounting and auditing services. The procurement covered a wide geographical area, including the North East, North West, and several other regions in the UK, with a selective procurement method executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 3rd March 2025, while the contract period spanned from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The total contract value was £570,000, and the award was made to RSM on 9th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and forensic accounting, especially those capable of handling complex financial investigations and oversight functions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in such tenders, as they offer the chance to leverage specialised sector expertise and technical capabilities. Engaging in these areas can provide businesses with avenues for growth within the public sector, particularly for firms well-versed in compliance and fund use auditing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_27934 Audit, Assurance and Forensic Accounting & Investigation Support

Notice Description

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 1 covers Post 16 funding assurance audit reviews for auditing training provider data return

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-904bb47b-3d72-41d8-92fc-eefd618d67cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0d7fd9e-1de6-4707-bdde-fb800264d4f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
DfE Commercial
Contact Email
core.procurement@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM

Further Information

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