Award

Children's Commissioner's Internal Audit Service

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

03 Dec 2018 at 12:15

Award

15 Feb 2018 at 11:42

TenderAmendment

21 Sep 2017 at 14:09

TenderAmendment

19 Sep 2017 at 08:42

Tender

04 Sep 2017 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is conducting a procurement process for the "Children's Commissioner's Internal Audit Service," classified under auditing services (CPV code: 79212000). The procurement method is open, following an open procedure that was active until 22 September 2017. The contract, valued at £24,750, commenced on 7 October 2017 and is set to conclude on 7 April 2019. This process spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, providing a comprehensive service across various regions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in auditing services. Companies with experience in public sector audits or related fields would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, allowing them to leverage their expertise to secure government contracts and enhance their visibility in the sector.

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Notice Title

Children's Commissioner's Internal Audit Service

Notice Description

Children's Commissioner's Internal Audit Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbad7012-17bd-42f3-b4d4-fe053b4b6a19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e20f17-24c6-4220-84ae-8c48c25ce1f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,840 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2018 - 31 Jul 2019 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Children's Commissioner's Office
Contact Email
procurement.mailbox@childrenscommissioner.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GATEWAY ASSURE

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