Planning

Provision of Audit, Assurance and Advisory Services (CCAS)

PROVISION OF AUDIT, ASSURANCE AND ADVISORY SERVICES (CCAS)

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Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barnet is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Provision of Audit, Assurance and Advisory Services (CCAS)" with an emphasis on business and management consultancy services. As of 19th June 2025, the borough has published a market engagement notice, scheduling an engagement event for 26th June 2025 to discuss the framework's objectives and scope. Interested suppliers must confirm participation by 25th June 2025. This service procurement is categorized under the "services" industry and is expected to have a framework agreement in place. Currently, it targets a broad range of public authorities within the UK, including several London boroughs, the Greater London Authority Group, and multiple local councils. Estimated contract values approach up to £120 million and will extend from 2026 to at least 2029, with possibilities for renewal reaching 2034.

This tender opens significant growth opportunities for businesses in the fields of audit, assurance, and consultancy services, especially local and national SMEs. The procurement encourages a diverse supplier base to ensure value, involving both single source and multi-source framework models. Eligible businesses that specialize in project management, business analysis, or financial management consultancy, among other related services, would be particularly well positioned to benefit. Engaging in this process could grant suppliers access to a wide array of public sector clients across London and potentially beyond, fostering long-term business expansion and a solid foothold in the governmental services market. The pre-market engagement allows suppliers to shape procurement design, which may further tailor the process to align with their business capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Audit, Assurance and Advisory Services (CCAS)

Notice Description

London Borough of Barnet wishes to establish an open framework agreement to provide audit, assurance, and advisory services. The structure of the framework will be confirmed following Pre-market Engagement. This notice is issued in accordance with sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023 to seek market input before the commencement of a formal procurement process. We want to hear from a range of suppliers, including local and national Small/Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to ensure best value mix and assess benefits and dis-benefits of different framework models, including single source and multi-source solutions. London Borough of Barnet (the 'Authority') will be the lead borough for the following listed local authorities, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, London Borough of Waltham Forest Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council (stakeholders). The stakeholders are in consultation with and supporting the London Borough of Barnet in development of the procurement requirement and through the CCAS Procurement Board LBB chairs, will concur the Procurement process to be conducted. The framework will allow access to other local authorities Find your local council - GOV.UK, Greater London Authority Group, https://www.london.gov.uk/ London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/, Transport for London (TfL) https://tfl.gov.uk/ Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac London Legacy Development Corporation https://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/legacy-corporation GLA Family London & Partners https://www.londonandpartners.com/ London TravelWatch https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/ London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) https://www.lpfa.org.uk/ London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB) https://relondon.gov.uk/about-us, Museum of London https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/, Police Forces Police forces - His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services Health Authorities Councils Boards and Trusts NHS England " NHS provider directory Registered list of social housing List of registered providers - 16 May 2025 (accessible version) - GOV.UK (and subsequent updates to this listing); Tenant Management Organisations https://nftmo.com/about-the-nftmo/membership-2024/ (and subsequent updates to this listing) Arm's Length Management Organisations https://www.almos.org.uk/about-us/our-members/ (and subsequent updates to this listing). To view this notice, please click here: https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=960134088

Planning Information

Supplier Event Date Thursday 26th June 2025 Time 10am to 12pm Platform Teams Agenda Overview of CCAS and the benefits of the Framework Overview of procurement objectives and scope Detailed discussion of service requirements Next steps and indicative procurement timeline Q&A session with suppliers Following the event, additional engagement activities may include: Questionnaire Supplier Registration and Participation To participate in this Pre-Market Engagement, suppliers are required to register on Barnet's procurement portal https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com Interested suppliers should confirm their participation in the Supplier Engagement Event by 15:00hrs 25 June 2025 to clare.hargreaves@barnet.gov.uk CC procurement@barnet.gov.uk, please ensure Email subject is named Cross Council Assurance Services Premarket Engagement 26th June 2025. Registration on the Central Digital Platform is not required at this stage for market engagement; however, it will be necessary afterwards to be able to review a tender or submit a bid. Registration to Barnet Portal Benefits • Receive procurement updates and notifications. • Access engagement materials and key procurement documents. • Provide input into the procurement design. • Prepare for the upcoming tender process. Contracting authority London Borough of Barnet Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQGD-7479-CGVN 2 Bristol Avenue London NW9 4EW United Kingdom Contact name: Clare Hargreaves Telephone: 0208 359 5351 Email: procurement@barnet.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05500e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033732-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212400 - Fraud audit services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROVISION OF AUDIT, ASSURANCE AND ADVISORY SERVICES (CCAS)
Contact Name
Clare Hargreaves
Contact Email
clare.hargreaves@barnet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0208 359 5351

Buyer Location

Locality
COLINDALE
Postcode
NW9 4EW
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale North
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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