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title: "Financial Audit Frameworks 2019 Bundle 5 Museums and Galleries"
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# Financial Audit Frameworks 2019 Bundle 5 Museums and Galleries

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17879582-d6ac-491e-987f-a6b2a139e4c9

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## Summary

The National Audit Office has completed a procurement process for the tender titled "Financial Audit Frameworks 2019 Bundle 5 Museums and Galleries," which pertains to financial auditing services. This contract, which was awarded on 18 September 2019, involves the delivery of financial statement audits for various esteemed institutions, including the Tate Gallery and the British Museum, for the audit cycles covering 2019-20 and 2020-21. The contract value is £1,036,800, and the contract period spans from 31 October 2019 to 30 October 2021. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period had a deadline of 30 September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large audit firms capable of managing substantial public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in financial auditing, particularly those experienced with public institutions and museums, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The awarded supplier, Grant Thornton LLP, exemplifies the type of large-scale firm able to engage in such significant procurement contracts. Engaging in this sector could foster growth for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector services.

## Notice

Delivery of the financial statements audits for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 audit cycles for the following bodies: Tate Gallery - British Museum - National Museums Liverpool - The Royal Hospital Chelsea - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Imperial War Museum - Greenwich Hospital - Travers Foundation - National Museum of the Royal Navy For each audit cycle, and for each of the accounts the following outputs are required: * Audit Planning Report; * ISA-compliant audit; * Shadow audit certificate; * Audit Completion Report and Management Letter; and * Attendance at audit committees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe5b8a6-e92b-460a-bc0d-d30bf1856a74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2019 - 30 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,036,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,036,800 |
| 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 | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2019 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe5b8a6-e92b-460a-bc0d-d30bf1856a74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe5b8a6-e92b-460a-bc0d-d30bf1856a74
  20th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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