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con_28536 Audit, Assurance and Forensic Accounting & Investigation Support

Department for Education

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25 Sep 2025 at 09:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently concluded the procurement process for "con_28536 Audit, Assurance and Forensic Accounting & Investigation Support", focusing on forensic accounting and investigation services. The tender falls under the classification of accounting and auditing services, with an estimated contract value of £225,000. It involves multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, the South East, and the Midlands, with the goal of enhancing oversight responsibilities concerning the use of funds. This procurement process followed a selective method through a framework agreement, progressing through its award stage as of 25th September 2025. The contract commences on 1st April 2025 and extends until 31st March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those with expertise in forensic accounting and audit services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to engage in this opportunity. Partnering with a reputable organisation like the Department for Education, recognised for prioritising effective financial oversight, can lead to diverse growth avenues in the public sector, particularly for firms adept in financial investigations and audit assurance. The procurement's focus on multiple UK regions also opens up potential for regional businesses to expand their service reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_28536 Audit, Assurance and Forensic Accounting & Investigation Support

Notice Description

This work is specialist in nature and requires sector and technical expertise. The assurance/investigations work covered by the procurement is essential to CARD's oversight responsibilities and providing an opinion on use of funds for the purposes intended as well as investigating allegations of misuse of funds. Lot 3 covers Forensic accounting and Investigation support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc38ee36-3fc6-4be6-b0af-2fd9d1a27290
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6109d46b-af32-49b6-84a2-0790ab82214a
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, VCSE
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
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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
Department for Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG LLP

Further Information

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