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Statutory Accounts Audit

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Nuclear Waste Services Limited involves the Statutory Accounts Audit within the services industry category, specifically focusing on statutory audit services. Located in Calderbridge, Seascale, United Kingdom, the contracting process is at the award stage. The National Audit Office (NAO) has been designated as the supplier for this direct procurement, which was conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £198,720, commenced on 31st March 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. The award status is active, highlighting the ongoing role of NAO in fulfilling statutory audit responsibilities.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in providing statutory audit services. Large-scale audit firms could benefit significantly by establishing connections with government entities like Nuclear Waste Services Limited, which operates under sub-central government classification. This type of contract exemplifies direct engagements without competition, favouring businesses that specialise in government-related audits. Such opportunities also extend insights into governmental financial operations, allowing firms to leverage expertise in auditing regulatory compliance and financial accuracy to expand their professional services and reputation in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Statutory Accounts Audit

Notice Description

National Audit Office to carry out Statutory Accounts Audit. National Audit Office (C&AG) are another part of government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066db7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024654-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,720 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CALDERBRIDGE, SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1DB
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE (NAO

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