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Internal audit ad hoc services

POST OFFICE

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01 Dec 2024 at 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office in London, England, completed a procurement process for "Internal audit ad hoc services" with a focus on auditing services. This tender, identified under the code C102260 and classified under CPV 79212000, follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £1,200,000, spans from March 2023 to February 2028, and was awarded to Mazars LLP. The contract period began in March 2023 and will conclude in February 2028. The most recent award update was recorded on 25th June 2025, and the status of the award is active as of 1st December 2022. The procurement was initially announced with an end date for tender submissions on 15th August 2022.

This tender opens opportunities for large-scale businesses specializing in auditing services, as the procurement method is selective and rooted in a framework agreement. Despite this specific call-off arrangement, companies with robust auditing capabilities could explore partnerships or subcontracting possibilities with Mazars LLP to engage in this tender. Businesses that are adept at providing ad hoc internal audit services could leverage role-based collaborations, particularly those located within the UK, as the primary delivery address for services is within this region. The substantial contract value indicates significant business potential for suitable firms to expand their market presence by delivering specialized auditing solutions. However, given the framework nature, SMEs or VCSEs may find direct engagement challenging.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal audit ad hoc services

Notice Description

ad hoc internal audit services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0c2b327-932b-44d0-9ffa-72d8d55bc7f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/026fef64-d359-42c9-8737-dc70afc98e01
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2028 Over 5 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
POST OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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