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Forensic Accountant for LSD

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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04 Jun 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Insolvency Service, based in London, which has awarded a contract titled "Forensic Accountant for LSD" under the financial consultancy services and accounting and auditing services category. The procurement method was selective, with the process managed through a call-off from a framework agreement. Grant Thornton LLP, a large-scale firm located in London, was awarded the contract on 9th May 2025, which marks the beginning of the contract period set to last until 9th May 2026. The contract award was published on 4th June 2025, with a total contract value of £51,420.

This tender creates notable opportunities for businesses specialising in forensic accounting and financial consultancy, especially those that can provide detailed reports on financial transactions and legal case analysis. SMEs with expertise in accounting and auditing services stand well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, potentially expanding their involvement in public sector projects. Though the supplier selected is a large enterprise, this procurement reinforces the demand for niche accounting services within the UK, encouraging smaller firms to leverage their specialised skills for future tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

Forensic Accountant for LSD

Notice Description

A forensic Accountant (FA) is required to consider the evidence in a legal case and produce a report as to the flow of money between the various parties and companies involved.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d66f61e2-10dc-46f1-a6e7-f7031453d415
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58d98c6-16fa-4a30-9a7d-65ec6acba61f
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,420 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,420 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 9 May 2026 1-2 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2HT
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

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