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Support to the NAO to conduct a forensic audit

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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13 Nov 2017 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has recently completed a procurement process titled "Support to the NAO to conduct a forensic audit", falling under the Accounting and auditing services industry category. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value was £50,000, with the contract period commencing on 3rd April 2017 and concluding on 31st July 2017. The tender period ended on 1st March 2017, with the buyer located at 157-197 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SP, England.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in auditing and accounting services to engage in public sector contracting. Companies that can demonstrate their capability in forensic audit practices would be particularly well-suited to participate. The focus on SMEs indicates an inclination towards fostering business growth within smaller firms, making this an attractive prospect for relevant service providers looking to expand their government contract portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support to the NAO to conduct a forensic audit

Notice Description

Support to the NAO to conduct a forensic audit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bab3ca2f-ebf1-4bc8-9b17-d3fe5d5fa151
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a8044ea-1243-4767-8f27-d07de436073e
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
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 1-6 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
Central Procurement Team
Contact Email
z3-procurement@nao.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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