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Forensic Accounting

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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28 May 2025 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has completed a public procurement process titled "Forensic Accounting," under the classification of legal services. Based in London at 102 Petty France, the contract sought expert forensic accountants to address specific accounting issues. The procurement method was a single tender action, which, being below the threshold, allowed for a direct approach. Key dates for this process included the end of the tender period on 15 September 2024 and the contract period from 16 September 2024 to 15 August 2025, valued at £61,000. The award was made to Honeycomb Forensic Accounting Limited, a large-scale company located at Burgon House, London.

This contract provides significant opportunities for expert forensic accounting firms, particularly those capable of delivering specialised legal services. Given its suitability for SMEs and the focused nature of forensic accounting services required, the tender may appeal to niche providers with a strong track record in forensic analysis and accounting dispute resolution. The procurement process highlights the importance of building a robust tender strategy for small to medium-sized enterprises aiming to engage in government contracts within the legal services sector.

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Notice Title

Forensic Accounting

Notice Description

expert forensic accountants to assist you in reporting on certain accounting issues

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff53be2a-497e-4f1b-adea-95d34a1c9979
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5a014dd-5d40-487c-aae9-40f98c3297a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below 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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2024 - 15 Aug 2025 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Humi Asif
Contact Email
humi.asif@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07950629024

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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

HONEYCOMB FORENSIC ACCOUNTING

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