Award

Provision of fatal flaws review service (call off via CCS RM6360 - Lot 1)

PUBLIC SECTOR AUDIT APPOINTMENTS LIMITED

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Award

05 Dec 2025 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited has concluded a contracting process under the RM6360 Legal Panel for Government framework. The contract is for the provision of a fatal flaws review service related to audit services, to commence on 1 January 2026 for an initial period of two years, with an option to extend for an additional year. It's classified within the legal services industry category, under CPV code 79100000. The procurement method involved a compliant call-off without prior publication of a call for competition, due to its framework structure. The award stage was completed with a contract signed on 5 December 2025, amounting to £180,000. Services will be delivered across various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for legal service providers specialising in audit-related advisory services. Businesses that can ensure high-quality legal advice and have experience navigating complex government frameworks would be well-suited to participate in such tenders. The awarded contract, secured by BROWNE JACOBSON LLP, suggests that established and large-scale legal firms with a robust track record in public sector engagements are competitive in this market space. This contract demonstrates the importance of understanding government procurement frameworks and the ability to offer specific, high-calibre advisory services, opening avenues for growth to firms poised to fulfil stringent public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of fatal flaws review service (call off via CCS RM6360 - Lot 1)

Notice Description

This service will cover provision of fatal flaws reviews legal advice relating to audit services. This service will commence from 1 January 2026 for an initial term of two years, with provision to extend by a further year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This service will cover provision of fatal flaws reviews legal advice relating to audit services and has been awarded using a compliant framework route.

Procurement Information

The chosen framework permits for compliant call off without competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f029
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080346-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC SECTOR AUDIT APPOINTMENTS LIMITED
Contact Name
Vicki Murphy
Contact Email
vicki.murphy@psaa.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7860511486

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNE JACOBSON

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