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Professional services - systems assurance - External Audit

UK DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE

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16 Dec 2021 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Debt Management Office has completed a tender process for professional services related to systems assurance, specifically for external audit services. This procurement falls under the auditing services category and was initiated via a call-off from the NHS Framework Agreement, reference SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024, focusing on Lot 2 for Internal Audit Services. The contract, valued at £41,731, was awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP and is set to run from 2nd August 2021 to 31st January 2022, with the tender period closing on 26th July 2021. The contracting authority is located in London, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services and related professional services to expand their reach within the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find opportunities through similar procurement processes, particularly in areas of innovative audit methodologies or value-added services within the internal audit framework. Companies with experience working with government agencies or NHS frameworks would be particularly well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this field.

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Notice Title

Professional services - systems assurance - External Audit

Notice Description

Professional services - systems assurance - External Audit Call-off contract via NHS Framework Agreement Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services, Reference: SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024. Lot 2 - Provision of Internal Audit Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e793d2de-2167-49c5-a913-f29f91284891
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a687a8a6-6763-4bed-9c61-57bd93e1aa1a
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
Not specified
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
£41,731 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,731 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 6-12 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
UK DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 7AG
Post Town
Central 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
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Billingsgate
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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