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DESNZ

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21 Jan 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is initiating a tender process for auditing services under the CCS Framework RM6188: Audit & Assurance Services Framework. This contract, valued at £5 million, spans an initial period of two years with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The primary focus is on performing Due Diligence Assessments (DDAs), Central Assurance Assessments (CAAs), Headquarter Assessments (HQAs), and adverse media and reputational risk assessments for organisations involved in DESNZ, Defra, and FCDO's International Climate Finance and Overseas Development Assistance programming. The procurement method is selective, and the tender submission deadline is 17 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and assurance services. Companies with expertise in due diligence and risk assessments, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements and funding protocols, would find this contract highly suitable. The substantial contract value and the potential for a four-year engagement provide a stable opportunity for businesses to collaborate with a lead government ministry, thus fostering growth, credibility, and government sector experience.

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Notice Title

Link to tender

Notice Description

Call off competition using CCS Framework RM6188: Audit & Assurance Services Framework. The initial contract value is PS2.5m for 2 years with option to extend by a further two years and a value of PS2.5m. The Department for Energy Security, and Net Zero (DESNZ) requires a Supplier to undertake the following on an ad hoc basis: Due Diligence Assessments (DDA), as explained in paragraph 3.1, of those organisations selected by Defra and FCDO to deliver new projects for DESNZ International Climate Finance (ICF), Defra ICF, FCDO ICF, and Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) programming. Central Assurance Assessments (CAA), of those organisations selected by DESNZ, Defra and FCDO to deliver new projects for these organisations' ICF and ODA programming. Headquarter Assessments (HQA), of those organisations selected by DESNZ, Defra and FCDO to deliver new projects for these organisations' ICF and ODA programming. Adverse media and reputational risk assessment of those organisations or individuals selected by DESNZ, Defra or FCDO. DESNZ has an existing contract with a supplier for delivery with a similar scope of works as this procurement, which will expire in January 2025. The requirement procured through this competition is for the above services to be delivered over a new two-year period with two possible one-year extension at the same rates provided during Tendering. DDAs help inform the decision on the suitability of an organisation as a partner to deliver programme or project objectives, and whether DESNZ, Defra, and FCDO's accounting officers are sufficiently protected in relation to the use of public funds. DDAs inform the decisions on the appropriateness of the organisation, their expected effectiveness, their capacity and capability, the risk of failure to deliver, and if necessary, mitigating actions that can be taken.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off competition using CCS Framework RM6188: Audit & Assurance Services Framework. The initial contract value is PS2.5m for 2 years with option to extend by a further two years and a value of PS2.5m. The Department for Energy Security, and Net Zero (DESNZ) requires a Supplier to undertake the following on an ad hoc basis: Due Diligence Assessments (DDA), as explained in paragraph 3.1, of those organisations selected by Defra and FCDO to deliver new projects for DESNZ International Climate Finance (ICF), Defra ICF, FCDO ICF, and Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) programming. Central Assurance Assessments (CAA), of those organisations selected by DESNZ, Defra and FCDO to deliver new projects for these organisations' ICF and ODA programming. Headquarter Assessments (HQA), of those organisations selected by DESNZ, Defra and FCDO to deliver new projects for these organisations' ICF and ODA programming. Adverse media and reputational risk assessment of those organisations or individuals selected by DESNZ, Defra or FCDO. DESNZ has an existing contract with a supplier for delivery with a similar scope of works as this procurement, which will expire in January 2025. The requirement procured through this competition is for the above services to be delivered over a new two-year period with two possible one-year extension at the same rates provided during Tendering. DDAs help inform the decision on the suitability of an organisation as a partner to deliver programme or project objectives, and whether DESNZ, Defra, and FCDO's accounting officers are sufficiently protected in relation to the use of public funds. DDAs inform the decisions on the appropriateness of the organisation, their expected effectiveness, their capacity and capability, the risk of failure to deliver, and if necessary, mitigating actions that can be taken.

Renewal: Two optional 1-year extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d4f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001997-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
internationalclimateandenergy.procurement@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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