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title: "ICAEW Exam Fees 2026-29"
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# ICAEW Exam Fees 2026-29

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-117727ab-647d-44f2-a99b-803d4e860c78

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the National Audit Office pertains to the ICAEW Exam Fees 2026-29, classified under Education and training services (CPV: 80000000). This tender involves a contract valued at £500,000, awarded to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. The process has progressed to the Award stage, with the contract activated on 18th May 2026, lasting until 17th May 2029. Both the buying organisation and the awardee are based in the United Kingdom, with the delivery location specified as the UK. The procurement method employed is a Sole Source Supplier, indicative of a direct award without a competitive process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for established businesses in the field of education and training services. Large enterprises with the capability to support professional qualifications such as the ACA might find strategic benefits in similar future tenders from government bodies. While this contract was awarded directly, understanding the needs and requirements of such procurement processes can prepare businesses for potential opportunities in contracts involving professional accreditation and training services.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) pays ICAEW for its student examination fees as they progress through the apprenticeship/graduate programme to obtain their ACA professional qualification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb69c635-4933-4fc7-a209-73abbfe2c86e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Sole Source Supplier |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb69c635-4933-4fc7-a209-73abbfe2c86e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb69c635-4933-4fc7-a209-73abbfe2c86e
  7th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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