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BBC Studios Distribution 2018-19 GT

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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30 May 2019 at 10:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has completed a procurement process for the title "BBC Studios Distribution 2018-19 GT," focusing on financial auditing services. This was a selective procurement method, awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £14,400. The contract period spans from 18th April 2019 to 18th June 2019, with the tender period concluding on 1st March 2019. The project aimed to provide technical support regarding significant risk factors related to factual rights deals, based in London, England.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly large-scale auditing firms with experience in complex commercial transactions and financial review processes. Companies specialising in financial auditing services, who can demonstrate a robust understanding of audit approaches and accounting policies, would be well-placed to engage with similar future contracts. The need for thorough reviews and recommendations indicates an ongoing requirement for expert insights in the financial sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBC Studios Distribution 2018-19 GT

Notice Description

FACTUAL RIGHTS DEAL Technical support in respect of Significant Risk #4: Factual Rights deal. This is a complex commercial transaction and we are seeking framework partner support in respect of: - Critical challenge of our audit approach; - Completeness check of key judgements identified; - Review of the BBC's accounting policies and contracts; and The outputs expected on completion of the assignment Workpaper issued from GT to NAO for inclusion on audit file. Workpaper will indicate the documents that have been reviewed, communication with the audit team, findings and recommendations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3c5f00f-9292-4d63-b666-17f3574cf790
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966812c9-1847-46e5-8436-09f43569ac4d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2019 - 18 Jun 2019 1-6 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
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

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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