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Forensic Accountancy Panel

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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03 Dec 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service awarded the contract for forensic accountancy services to BDO LLP, following a selective procurement method as a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6188, specifically tailored for audit and assurance services. This procurement falls under the 'accounting and auditing services' category, with a contract value of £500,000. The contract spans from 29th September 2025 to 27th September 2027, and although the tender period ended on 1st August 2025, the award was activated on 21st November 2025 and publicly announced on 3rd December 2025. The contract is situated within the United Kingdom and is led by The Insolvency Service, located in London.

This procurement for forensic accountancy services presents significant opportunities for large corporations capable of handling accounting and auditing services, though it is not geared towards SMEs or VCSEs. Business growth may be fostered by engaging in the complex and specialised field of forensic accountancy, providing services such as financial investigations and auditing critical for governmental regulatory compliance. This contract could be particularly advantageous for businesses already participating in framework agreements and adept at delivering specialised audit services. With targeted needs like forensic accountancy, firms with robust analytical capabilities and strategic insights into financial discrepancies are well-suited to thrive in this market.

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Notice Title

Forensic Accountancy Panel

Notice Description

This framework call-off is for the provision of Forensic Accountancy Services and is a call-off from CCS Framework RM6188 (Audit and Assurance Services).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee6d3a66-1ca2-48aa-909b-0fbdf2185bff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73cb2839-636f-4555-949c-d7dcdf3ec516
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 27 Sep 2027 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

BDO

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