Extension 1 - External Quality Reviews (CPT_22_102)

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has issued an award notice for the extension of an existing contract concerning External Quality Reviews, falling under the Research and Development services category. The contracting process, which used an open procedure above the threshold, pertains to the extension option for the period from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the initial contract having provisions for three one-year extensions now being exercised. This extension continues with Risksol Consulting Ltd as the supplier, maintaining the agreement originally set on 18 April 2023. The delivery location is specified by the postal code SW1W9SP in London, England.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the National Audit Office's preference for such entities. Businesses involved in research and consultancy services, which can effectively deliver high-quality reviews and development services, stand to benefit from participating in this contract. Participation in the delivery of such services to a critical government entity like the National Audit Office can enhance a company's credibility and open further avenues in governmental contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Extension 1 - External Quality Reviews (CPT_22_102)

Notice Description

This notice relates to the exercise of an extension option under an existing contract originally awarded on 18 April 2023. The contract included provisions for up to three one-year extensions. This notice covers the extension for the period 1 May 2026 - 30 April 2027. The supplier and scope remain unchanged.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc06cdbc-680d-44fa-9ae9-2ec87eae978d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41c8eb7-346d-491a-ac27-5b92128f3dac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

RISKSOL CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-bc06cdbc-680d-44fa-9ae9-2ec87eae978d-2026-06-05T11:16:25+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-05T11:16:25+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-bc06cdbc-680d-44fa-9ae9-2ec87eae978d",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "Extension 1 - External Quality Reviews (CPT_22_102)",
        "title": "Extension 1 - External Quality Reviews (CPT_22_102)",
        "description": "This notice relates to the exercise of an extension option under an existing contract originally awarded on 18 April 2023. The contract included provisions for up to three one-year extensions. This notice covers the extension for the period 1 May 2026 - 30 April 2027. The supplier and scope remain unchanged.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "73000000",
            "description": "Research and development services and related consultancy services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SW1W9SP"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 30000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-04-01T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2027-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sBN45ywB",
            "name": "National Audit Office",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "National Audit Office",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sBN45ywB"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "157-197 Buckingham Palace Road",
                "locality": "LONDON",
                "postalCode": "SW1W9SP",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Central Procurement Team",
                "email": "nao.procurement@nao.org.uk",
                "telephone": "02077987000"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.nao.org.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-03915179",
            "name": "Risksol Consulting Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Risksol Consulting Ltd",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "03915179"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Risksol Consulting Ltd 3 Piccadilly Place Manchester M1 3BN"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/sBN45ywB",
        "name": "National Audit Office"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-bc06cdbc-680d-44fa-9ae9-2ec87eae978d-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-04-29T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-06-05T11:16:25+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 33000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-03915179",
                    "name": "Risksol Consulting Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41c8eb7-346d-491a-ac27-5b92128f3dac",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-05T11:16:25+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}