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Office of the Information Commissioner 2019-20 and 2020-21 BDO

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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20 Nov 2019 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Office of the Information Commissioner 2019-20 and 2020-21 BDO," focusing on financial auditing services. This selective tender involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £64,000. The contract period began on 31st October 2019 and will end on 30th October 2021. Key milestones included completion of the audit plan by 31st December, interim audit by the end of March, and final audit reports due in May and June 2020 and 2021, respectively. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 2nd October 2019.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for large auditing firms with comprehensive experience in public sector financial audits, particularly those capable of meeting the International Standards on Auditing (ISA) compliance. Firms specialising in financial auditing services can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly those looking to engage with governmental agencies or similar organisations. Connecting with the National Audit Office may lead to future contract opportunities as they seek to uphold transparency and accountability in government financial reporting.

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Notice Title

Office of the Information Commissioner 2019-20 and 2020-21 BDO

Notice Description

Completion of a fully ISA compliant audit and provision of a shadow audit opinion for the C&AG on the Office of the Information Commissioner 2019-20 and 2020-21 financial statements. To include a regularity audit and shadow regularity opinion. Completion of planning, interim and final fieldwork and audit completion by Parliamentary Recess in July 2019/2020. Completion of the following milestones to support a pre-recess target certification date: ~ Completion of a full audit plan (by 31 December) ~ Delivery of an Audit Planning Report to be presented at the January Audit Committee ~ Completion of a fully ISA compliant audit (interim audit: by the end of March; final audit: May/June) ~ Completion of Audit Completion Report for presentation at the June Audit Committee ~ Completion of Management Letter (June) ~ Provision of a shadow audit opinion, including a regularity opinion (June)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c69d1cec-f08c-42bc-bb02-63c223ddbc26
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2019 - 30 Oct 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Tanmia Khan
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
02077987000

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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