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OfQual 18-19-20-21

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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25 Feb 2019 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "OfQual 18-19-20-21" was conducted by the National Audit Office, located at 157-197 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SP. This procurement, classified under the industry category of financial auditing services (CPV code 79212100), commenced with a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spanned from 31st October 2018 to 31st October 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 30th September 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £167,162.40, was completed, with an announcement published on 25th February 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the financial auditing sector, particularly those equipped to fulfil the stringent requirements set forth by the National Audit Office. Entities that possess substantial experience and capabilities in auditing, especially large firms, may find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future procurement cycles. The success of Ernst & Young in this instance demonstrates the potential for established firms to secure lucrative public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

OfQual 18-19-20-21

Notice Description

Completion of a fully ISA compliant audit and provision of a shadow audit opinion for the C&AG on the Office of Qualifications and Examinations 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 financial statements. To include a regularity audit and shadow regularity opinion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a75f0fb0-af6c-4f1e-a1c6-bb8ff6051e6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/015e32cf-871c-4d60-8713-7b16e94565d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,162 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,162 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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