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Independent Accountant Review

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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25 Jan 2022 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking services through a procurement process titled "Independent Accountant Review," which entails an independent audit of an existing supplier contract. This tender falls under the industry category of Accounting and Auditing Services and was initiated via a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14th January 2022, with the awarded contract running from 17th January 2022 to 28th February 2022, with a total contract value of £9,915.

This opportunity may foster business growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in auditing and accounting services. Companies that possess robust experience in conducting independent audits and can demonstrate a thorough understanding of compliance and financial scrutiny could greatly benefit from this contract, given the established relationship between the purchasing authority and the selected supplier, Beever and Struthers.

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Notice Title

Independent Accountant Review

Notice Description

An independent audit to conduct a review of an existing contract with a supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b621e9d5-076b-4d9a-a1b5-f86a153e4a16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9603f7-de92-4b57-919a-b8a5792b11fe
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£9,915 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,915 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2022 - 28 Feb 2022 1-6 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEEVER AND STRUTHERS

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