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HMRC IT Audit 2021-22 EY

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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25 Apr 2022 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract titled "HMRC IT Audit 2021-22 EY" for financial auditing services within the public sector, specifically focusing on the audits of HMRC's financial applications from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022. The contract has a total value of £200,000 and falls under the CPV classification 79212100. The procurement process was selective, and the contract was awarded on 18th November 2021, with the contract period running from 1st December 2021 to 15th August 2022. The delivery address for this contract is located in London (SW1W 9SP).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the auditing and financial services sector, particularly those with expertise in IT General Controls audits and application control reviews. Businesses that have experience working with public sector organisations, coupled with knowledge of financial compliance and digital audits, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with the National Audit Office may also enhance business visibility and foster long-term collaborations within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMRC IT Audit 2021-22 EY

Notice Description

EY will provide direct support to NAO for the Digital Financial Audits of HMRC for the audit period 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022. EY will work directly with NAO staff and act as members of the NAO Engagement Team. The scope of work for the engagement as agreed with the NAO Digital Financial Audit team will primarily be to assist in the financial audit of HMRC by auditing the financially relevant applications supporting the material financial statements at HMRC. This will include the performance of IT General Controls audits [covering both SAP and Non-SAP] and application control reviews [in particular supporting PAYE, Self Assessment, Student Loan, Tax Credits & Banking tax streams.] The audit work performed by EY will be subject to an internal review cycle at EY, with all workpapers being reviewed by the 'Audit Director' (or equivalent) before submission of the workpapers to the Digital Financial Audit team at NAO for their review of the EY's work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b831bb8-0ef6-4b0d-bed4-123717a77426
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 15 Aug 2022 6-12 months
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
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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