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Auditing compliance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015

HOME OFFICE

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09 May 2019 at 14:50

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09 May 2019 at 14:48

Award

09 May 2019 at 14:39

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05 Mar 2019 at 09:25

TenderAmendment

04 Mar 2019 at 16:13

Tender

04 Mar 2019 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has initiated a tender process for "Auditing compliance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015". This procurement falls under the category of research and development services, specifically focusing on auditing services. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period having ended on 22 March 2019. The contract is set to commence on 2 April 2019 and conclude on 24 May 2019, with a total estimated value of £25,000. Interested parties needed to submit their correspondence and tender submissions to the designated email, CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector entities (VCSEs), to engage in vital compliance auditing services. Companies with expertise in auditing, legal compliance related to modern slavery, and consultancy in supply chain transparency are well-positioned to compete for future similar contracts. Engaging in such tenders can enhance a firm's visibility and contribute to the sustainability and ethical operations within their industries.

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Notice Title

Auditing compliance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015

Notice Description

Not Awarded - Procurement Terminated The Home Office is seeking an organisation to support it undertake an audit of compliance with Section 54 of the Act. In addition to whether organisations' Modern Slavery Statements meet the 'minimum legal requirements' stipulated in Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act, it will also consider whether the Statements meet the key standards set out in Home Office's statutory guidance 'Transparency in Supply Chains etc A Practical Guide'. All correspondence including the Tender Submission to be sent to; CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0afff75f-4ad5-4ee3-983b-086ba9287789
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2019 - 24 May 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Anup Mann
Contact Email
collaborativeprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

SUPPLIER NOT AWARDED - PROCUREMENT TERMINATED.

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