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Audit Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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02 Mar 2022 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed a procurement process for Audit Services, classifying it under business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement method used was selective, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £300,000 and covering the period from 1st March 2022 to 28th February 2025. The tender process officially ended on 23rd November 2021, with the contract awarded on 1st February 2022, and is located in Brighton, England, under the postal code BN1 4DW.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for firms specialising in audit and consultancy services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for similar contracts include large consulting firms with a robust background in public sector projects, as well as companies that can demonstrate expertise in governance, compliance, and financial analysis. Engaging with this contract could bolster a supplier’s portfolio and enhance their visibility within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Audit Services

Notice Description

Audit Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ce276ac-6b04-4ef0-b777-03284ddb54ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571a9136-24cf-4266-9cbc-674f94df6c6b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 4DW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
West Hill & North Laine
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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