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title: "Professional services - systems assurance - External Audit"
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# Professional services - systems assurance - External Audit

Buyer: UK DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bbbcb66-a7e1-4c10-b258-0b977a51d805

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## Summary

The UK Debt Management Office has completed a procurement process titled "Professional services - systems assurance - External Audit," allocated under the auditing services category (CPV code 79212000). This procurement process, which utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, involved internal and external audit, counter fraud, and financial assurance services for NHS, specifically Lot 2 - Provision of Internal Audit Services. The contract, valued at £17,400, covered the period from 2nd September 2024 to 15th November 2024, with the tender period concluding on 30th August 2024. The project is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and financial assurance services to engage with the public sector, providing potential for expansion and industry recognition. Large audit firms, such as GRANT THORNTON UK LLP, who possess the capability to manage substantial contracts and offer comprehensive audit services, would be well-suited for similar opportunities. As the UK government continues to outsource such services, participating in these tenders can lead to strong public sector partnerships and steady revenue streams.

## Notice

Professional services - systems assurance - External Audit Call-off contract via NHS Framework Agreement Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services, Reference: SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024. Lot 2 - Provision of Internal Audit Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4281aa5-d28d-441a-8606-a3d7ba701779 |
| 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 | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 15 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,400 |
| 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 | UK DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3R 7AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Billingsgate |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## 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

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4281aa5-d28d-441a-8606-a3d7ba701779

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4281aa5-d28d-441a-8606-a3d7ba701779
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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