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con_28535 Audit, Assurance and Forensic Accounting & Investigation Support

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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25 Sep 2025 at 08:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has concluded a procurement process titled "con_28535 Audit, Assurance and Forensic Accounting & Investigation Support," classified under the industry category of Accounting and Auditing Services (CPV code 79210000). This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, and it involves the provision of forensic accounting and investigation support to assist the department's oversight responsibilities. The procurement covered various regions including the North East, North West, and London, among others, within the United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage on 25th September 2025, with an active contract running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The tender period ended on 3rd March 2025, with FRP Advisory Trading Limited awarded the contract valued at £225,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit, assurance, and forensic accounting services, particularly those with sector-specific expertise required for investigating financial misuse. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with similar capabilities may find this contract beneficial for expanding their service portfolios, as the procurement process was suitable for both SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). This project not only offers financial growth through a substantial contract but also establishes a reliable partnership with a key governmental department, enhancing reputation and providing potential entry into future frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_28535 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 3 covers Forensic accounting and Investigation support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9c4115e-42c3-4119-8194-c0363e52296a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4217f33-929e-4fa4-aab1-9d13ddb6b2ee
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
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

FRP ADVISORY TRADING

Further Information

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