Tender

CPT_23_55 DFT 2023-24 Audit work service

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Tender

14 Nov 2023 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract to Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd for consulting on rail engineering assumptions in support of the NAO 2023-24 audit work on the Department for Transport (DfT) Group accounts. The contract, valued at £38,784 inclusive of VAT, will run from 5th February 2024 to 30th June 2024. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those specialising in auditing services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consulting on rail engineering assumptions may find this contract suitable. The National Audit Office in London is the buying organisation, and the contract involves consulting on rail engineering assumptions underpinning a financial model for NAO's audit work on DfT Group accounts.

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Notice Title

CPT_23_55 DFT 2023-24 Audit work service

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) the UK's independent public spending watchdog is seeking a supplier who can consult on rail engineering assumptions underpinning a financial model owned by Network Rail in support of our 2023-24 audit work on the Department for Transport (DfT) Group accounts. The assumptions principally relate to high-level design of modern GB railway network elements, and feed into a theoretical model. . The service is anticipated to commence in January 2024 and with a desired completion date by late June 2024, with early delivery preferred. This is a one-off engagement so there will not be an option to extend. The estimated value of the contract is PS50,000 excluding VAT, but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract. Additional information: Registering for access: The Access Code number for this contract opportunity is NY38Q8QP7Z and the system that NAO will use to electronically conduct this procurement exercise is Delta eSourcing system at https://login.bipsolutions.com/casDelta/login?service=https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/j_spring_cas_security_check. If organisations are interested in this new contract opportunity, then register onto the system by clicking the " Register as a Supplier" link. Once logged into the system, organisations will be able to locate this procurement by using the Access Code number NY38Q8QP7Z. Then select "Register Interest" to be able to access the documentation for this procurement and subsequently submit your response. For assistance, please contact the Delta Help Desk on 0800 923 9236.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb62db77-75aa-4ca0-b34f-b74965e73de1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf1e2392-6a49-440f-9203-d881e7c70e06
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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