--- title: "Invitation to Tender for External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c857d5e-7dc9-4d25-a1a6-63a0fde4fd05" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c857d5e-7dc9-4d25-a1a6-63a0fde4fd05" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c857d5e-7dc9-4d25-a1a6-63a0fde4fd05.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c857d5e-7dc9-4d25-a1a6-63a0fde4fd05.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2019-08-13" --- # Invitation to Tender for External Audit Services Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c857d5e-7dc9-4d25-a1a6-63a0fde4fd05 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c857d5e-7dc9-4d25-a1a6-63a0fde4fd05) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c857d5e-7dc9-4d25-a1a6-63a0fde4fd05.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently undertaking a tender process for External Audit Services as part of its commitment to maintaining strong financial control and reporting. This invitation to tender, published on 13th August 2019, is aimed at providers of accounting and auditing services, with a contract period set to commence on 21st October 2019 and concluding on 31st December 2020. The tender process follows an open procurement method and is set to close on 12th September 2019. NPL is located in Teddington, London, and seeks to establish a relationship with an audit agency that has experience in serving UK or European science facilities or related governmental bodies. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those with a focus on governmental or scientific organisations. Companies that demonstrate comprehensive auditing capabilities and a robust understanding of financial governance will be favourably considered. Additionally, businesses with experience in collaborating with STEM communities or similar entities are encouraged to apply, as their expertise will align with NPL's objectives to enhance its role as a premier authority in measurement services. ## Notice For more than century, NPL has been the silent partner in industry, providing the measurement services that underpin the UK's prosperity and quality of life. Our focus aims to position NPL as a leader in its field, at the forefront of science, engineering and technology in the UK, to accelerate UK industry for the next 100 years and beyond, and this all starts with strong and reliable financial control and reporting. NPL is seeking to appoint an agency for an initial 12-month period (with 2x 12 month extension clause) to provide External Audit services that integrate with the organisation's internal finance team for efficient and timely auditing. NPL has been with legacy auditors since moving back into government ownership in 2015 and we now believe it is time to develop a new relationship with a dedicated audit team. As a now government owned organisation we are looking for auditors who can attest to a high level of control. This provides assurance to the government, good governance generally and financial reliability to our customers and owner. Participants in the tender should ideally have a background in delivering work on behalf of leading UK and/or European science facilities or STEM communities, government arm's length bodies or other entities of a similar nature to NPL. We welcome submissions from companies who fit the criteria outlined in this brief and can demonstrate how they will meet the brief and help to position NPL as the experts and authority in measurement. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal to conduct the procurement process. All Tenderers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal. This can be done via the following link https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Any issues surrounding access and functionality of the LUPC Bravo System must be directed to Bravo Helpdesk on +44 800 069 8630 or email help@bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f72777-a625-4085-9bb8-2d33473baf3c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Oct 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY | | Locality | TEDDINGTON | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW11 0LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Teddington | | Westminster constituency | Twickenham | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2019 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f72777-a625-4085-9bb8-2d33473baf3c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f72777-a625-4085-9bb8-2d33473baf3c 13th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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