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Senior Audit Officer

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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06 Mar 2025 at 12:27

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16 Oct 2024 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Export Finance (UKEF) has completed a direct procurement process for a Senior Audit Officer to support its operations. The contract has been awarded to Barclay Simpson Associates Limited, a large enterprise. This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV code 79620000), is valued at £119,447.55 and focuses on services. The contract period is from 26th September 2024 to 28th March 2025, with the service location being London, United Kingdom. Key timelines include the end of the tender period on 25th September 2024 and the publication of the award on 16th October 2024.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for large firms specialising in audit and temporary staff services. While the contract is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSE organisations, other large companies in the same domain can learn from the success of Barclay Simpson Associates Limited and consider similar future opportunities with UKEF. Bridging the support role for a major financial institution like UKEF enables business growth through enhanced market credibility and potential for further public sector contracts. The procurement followed a single tender action method, simplifying the process for qualified providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Audit Officer

Notice Description

Contract for a Senior Auditor to support UKEF.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c95d58f8-3c8c-4d18-8832-a0a4ba751f8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4be4cf-5e94-4319-9596-af9d675345e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,447 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,447 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
Carl Jarvis
Contact Email
commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07786965712

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARCLAY SIMPSON ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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