Award

External Audit Services

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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Award

27 May 2025 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

In the recent procurement process undertaken by the Police Digital Service, titled "External Audit Services," a contract was successfully awarded to provide external auditing services within the United Kingdom. This tender process, classified under the services category with the CPV code 79212000, was conducted through a single tender action method and has now reached the award stage. The procedure was initiated on the 1st of March 2025, with the contract starting on the 12th of March 2025 and concluding on the 11th of March 2028. The total contract value amounts to £124,000. The opportunity was particularly open to small and medium-sized enterprises, given the suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Although the tender period ended on the 18th of October 2024, no bids were initially received, prompting further actions to meet the requirements.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for auditing firms, especially SMEs, looking to expand their operations in the public sector by providing essential services to governmental bodies. With a substantial contract value and a multi-year engagement, firms with expertise in auditing and compliance services are well-suited to compete and deliver value in this space. The successful supplier, Simpson Wreford LLP, reflects the potential for businesses to secure lucrative public contracts, demonstrating how well-established auditing firms can leverage such opportunities to further establish their presence and reputation within the government procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

External Auditing Services required for the organisation. Full Tender process undertaken, no bids received, undertook further STA to satisfy requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-945ff76d-acf0-4071-ab66-26604b6e826b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa04287-a38c-45cf-addc-13ac3a52d036
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202512 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2028 3-4 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
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7JE
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Cheap
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPSON WREFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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