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GEN_21_48_Online_Auditing_and_Accounting_Information_

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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26 Nov 2024 at 17:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to Croner-i Limited for providing online auditing and accounting information. This procurement falls under the industry category of Business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The project is located in the United Kingdom and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract starting on 1st March 2022 and ending on 28th February 2027. The contract value is £330,000 inclusive of VAT over the five-year duration. As of November 2024, the contract has been extended by an additional 12 months from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring transparency and competitiveness.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the auditing and accounting sector to provide essential services to a major public entity. By participating in such tenders, companies can gain substantial experience and establish a reputable portfolio of governmental contracts. Businesses specialising in IFRS, UK GAAP, IPSAS reporting, and those capable of offering training materials and technical updates are well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement, indicating a fair opportunity for growth and business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GEN_21_48_Online_Auditing_and_Accounting_Information_

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Croner-i Limited who will be providing online audit and accounting information for staff across the National Audit Office (NAO). The type of information required includes: *IFRS Standard and Guidance *UK GAAP standards, reporting and guidance *Company Reporting *IPSAS Reporting *UK Auditing Standards *Training materials *News and technical updates The contract commenced on Wednesday 1st March 2022 for an initial period of 3 years until Friday 28th February 2025 including 2, 12-month extensions until Sunday 28th February 2027. (Please note that the previous Contract Finder notice award notice was published in February 2022). The contract value was PS330,000.00 inclusive of vat over the 5 years contract duration. As of November 2024 - the contract will be extended for a further 12 months commencing Saturday 1st March 2025 until Saturday 28th February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa1f730e-acbf-4802-a74c-394cd3749910
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9c101a4-034f-46e0-823c-90077443ec2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRONER-I

Further Information

Notice Documents

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