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title: "CPT_23_60 - BBC Contractor and Specialist Support"
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# CPT_23_60 - BBC Contractor and Specialist Support

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23a05c37-1215-4bd0-a722-fde2160a7d88

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a six-month contract for financial auditing services titled "CPT_23_60 - BBC Contractor and Specialist Support" under the CPV classification 79212100. The procurement process employed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London, United Kingdom, the audit support aims to cover media industry expertise for the 2023-24 audits across the BBC Group, including actuarial consultancy for pension liability valuations. Important dates include the tender period ending on 19 January 2024, the contract period starting on 1 April 2024, and concluding on 31 July 2024. The contract value is approximately £193,900 including VAT.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, especially for firms with expertise in financial auditing, particularly within the media sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitable for this contract, which encourages diverse market participation. Participation can lead to significant portfolio enhancement and industry reputation, given the prestige associated with auditing a major entity like the BBC. Additionally, the inclusion of actuarial services for pension liabilities suggests that firms with specialised financial and actuarial competencies would be well-suited to compete. Collaborations, such as the one with Grant Thornton UK LLP, which had additional input agreed due to overruns, underscore opportunities for high-profile engagements and strategic partnerships.

## Notice

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract for: Contractor support - Audit team members with media industry experience to work on the 2023-24 audits across the BBC Group. Pension liability valuation - Actuarial expertise to assist on the 2023-24 audit of BBC's pension scheme liabilities. The contract is for 6 months and will expire on 31 July 2024. Contract Variation: Contract was varied and agreed by both parties for Additional input from Grant Thornton UK LLP to complete the BBC audit due to overruns. Value: PS22,486.80 (inc. VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1802319a-c73d-4b22-b2ef-6a956b2f312e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £193,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £193,900 |
| 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 | 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

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2024 at 12:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1802319a-c73d-4b22-b2ef-6a956b2f312e
- 10 Jun 2024 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1802319a-c73d-4b22-b2ef-6a956b2f312e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1802319a-c73d-4b22-b2ef-6a956b2f312e
  9th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nao.org.uk

## Provenance

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