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CPT_25_21 - BBC Group 2024-25 GT resource and pension support

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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06 Jun 2025 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "CPT_25_21 - BBC Group 2024-25 GT resource and pension support." This contract pertains to the industry category of Financial Auditing Services, specifically under CPV code 79212100. The contract, awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP, involves providing contractor support for audit team members with media industry experience for the 2024-25 audits of the BBC Group, as well as actuarial expertise for BBC's pension scheme liabilities. The procurement adhered to a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with significant dates including the contract period from 1 March 2025 to 1 September 2025. The tender location is specified as London, United Kingdom, with the contract value reaching £283,896.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing and actuarial services, particularly those with experience in the media sector. Grant Thornton UK LLP, a large-scale company, successfully secured the contract, indicating the project requires substantial expertise, potentially opening avenues for other firms to provide subcontractual support or future collaborations in similar frameworks. The suitability criteria highlight an advantageous position for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with public sector contracts, supporting their growth and presence in the competitive market landscape. Businesses in the finance and consultancy sectors with relevant framework qualifications would be well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for expansion and establishing strategic industry partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPT_25_21 - BBC Group 2024-25 GT resource and pension support

Notice Description

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract under Crown Commercial Services, Management Consultancy Framework 3, Lot 4 - Finance for : Contractor support - Audit team members with media industry experience to work on the 2024-25 audits across the BBC Group. Pension liability valuation - Actuarial expertise to assist on the 2024-25 audit of BBC's pension scheme liabilities. The contract is for 6 months starting on 1 March 2025 and will expire on 1 September 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbaeff42-d6dc-454e-877b-2e5ff34b0f0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c36be4-113d-4e4a-88ae-0e2c142eb527
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£283,896 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£283,896 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

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