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Professional Accountancy Training

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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22 Mar 2023 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has recently completed a procurement process for Professional Accountancy Training services. The contract, valued at approximately £2.76 million including VAT, spans an initial 3-year period with two 12-month extension options. The procurement method used was an Open procedure, and the tender period ended on 7th February 2022. The training provider selected was BPP Professional Education Ltd, and the contract period is from 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2027. The procurement falls under the Education and training services category and is based in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those providing professional educational services, to engage with the National Audit Office. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The suitability criteria for potential suppliers include being able to deliver tuition for the ICAEW qualification. Businesses that can offer high-quality accountancy training services and have the capacity to meet the contract requirements should consider bidding for this opportunity to expand their market presence and revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Professional Accountancy Training

Notice Description

A training provider to deliver tuition to its graduate and school leaver trainees for the ICAEW qualification (the ACA exams). The contract is for an initial 3 years with two 12-month extension options. The total value of the contract including extensions is approximately PS2.76m including VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd605628-c0cf-420c-ae3b-ae48ec519f66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9574f2c-0d3e-46c0-848f-6f8f376966ad
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,760,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,760,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 Over 5 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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