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HMRC Trust Statement Legal Provisions Audit - PWC

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP through Lot 4 of the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3). This contract pertains to auditing services; specifically, the legal provisions for an HMRC audit, classified under CPV code 79212000. The procurement method was selective via a call-off from a framework agreement, initially set to run from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2026, with an extension granted until 28th February 2027. The contract, valued at £69,600 inclusive of VAT, is designated for delivery within the United Kingdom. Operating under the tag 'awardUpdate', the procurement stage is complete as of April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those adept in handling substantial government contracts. While large corporations like PricewaterhouseCoopers are currently suppliers, the tender's suitability criteria indicate potential opportunities for SMEs. Business growth can be achieved by leveraging established frameworks like the Crown Commercial Service and targeting future contracts that might benefit from similar extensions or expansions in the auditing field. Partners and firms with experience or interest in collaborative public procurement processes may find substantial strategic growth potential aligning with government auditing standards and practices. The location within England further provides a geographical advantage to UK-based auditing firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMRC Trust Statement Legal Provisions Audit - PWC

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract through the use of Lot 4 of the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP relating to legal provisions for a HMRC audit. The contract will run for a initial period of 2 years from Friday 1st March 2024 to Saturday 28th February 2026. The contract value is PS69,600 inclusive of VAT for the 3 years duration of the contract. As of April 2026, the contract has been extended for 12 months from Sunday 1st March 2026 until Sunday 28th February 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d46fa6a9-8eec-4984-bf62-78a064d8c857
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3efcfb04-ddc2-4434-95f9-5af847f460a5
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 2-3 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
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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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