Tender

Digital Comparison Tools Scheme Audit Services

OFCOM

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Tender

18 Nov 2020 at 07:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Ofcom, the regulatory authority for the communications sector in the UK, seeking independent technical auditing services for its Digital Comparison Tools Scheme. The open procedure tender, titled "Digital Comparison Tools Scheme Audit Services," was published on 18th November 2020, with a submission deadline set for 14th December 2020. The total contract value is £180,000, and it is classified under the industry category of accounting and auditing services. The contract period is expected to commence on 15th February 2021 and extend until 29th February 2024, with delivery locations centred in London, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and related services, particularly those with experience in evaluating comparison tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to accommodate their capabilities. Companies equipped to provide thorough technical assessments and compliance evaluations in accordance with Ofcom’s criteria will find this a fitting opportunity to expand their portfolio and client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Comparison Tools Scheme Audit Services

Notice Description

Ofcom has a requirement for an independent technical auditor of Ofcom's voluntary accreditation scheme ('the scheme') for Digital Comparison Tools As a minimum, the external technical auditing service must deliver the following: - Organisational experience of conducting similar audits of comparison services or similar - The ability and expertise to come up with an approach to carry out technical audits that assess whether DCTs would meet the criteria set out in our October 2020 Statement and summarised in this ITT - The ability to re-assess any existing DCT scheme members, and assess any new candidate DCTs that apply to join the scheme, and the expertise to determine if these DCTs can demonstrate that they meet the accreditation criteria as set out in our October 2020 Statement and summarised in this ITT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df7b1cc1-5f6a-49fb-b714-c870e8f2bdb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ecc5fe6-52d5-4d44-8fcb-780949f70cb8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Mark Lundy
Contact Email
mark.lundy@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
020 7981 3204

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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