Award

Outsource the NAO ARA 2024 and other key outputs linked to ARA

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Award

03 Apr 2025 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process to outsource the design and production of the NAO's Annual Report and Accounts (ARA) for 2024 and other linked key outputs. Classified under design consultancy services, this tender was awarded via a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold, with the Ministry of Justice selected as the supplier. The total contract value is £36,000, starting on 17 February 2025 and ending on 16 August 2025, and involves design, layout, and publication-ready document preparation services. The procurement stage is now in the Award phase, with key dates including the tender period’s end on 17 January 2025 and the award date of 1 February 2025.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in design and consultancy services. Given the comprehensive nature of the work, which includes concept development, layout design, and adherence to brand guidelines, businesses with expertise in publication design and close collaboration with organisational teams will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The selected supplier will enhance their portfolio by working on high-profile government reports, thereby broadening their market presence and demonstrating their ability to deliver to stringent government standards.

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Notice Title

Outsource the NAO ARA 2024 and other key outputs linked to ARA

Notice Description

The supplier will provide design and production services for the Annual Report and Accounts 2024, Diversity & Inclusion Report, and Transparency Report. This includes concept development, layout design, and preparation of final publication-ready documents, working closely with the design, publishing, and central reporting teams. The supplier will also manage amendments and ensure delivery in line with agreed timelines and brand guidelines

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8e8f9b4-e4a4-40be-8d8c-9ef16dc3f85f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d57b2b-8936-4941-9d55-f2ddedefe6f5
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

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 16 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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
Tania Khan
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
02077987000

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

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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