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title: "CSSF: Independent Financial Audit for a Strategic Communications Project"
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# CSSF: Independent Financial Audit for a Strategic Communications Project

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-248914c4-081a-4595-97d8-dfad74a5168d

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, seeking independent financial audit services for a strategic communications project, valued at £25,000. The procurement method employed is selective, with the tender period concluding on 14th August 2020. The contract, which has been awarded to Deloitte LLP, is set to commence on 4th September 2020 and will last until 30th November 2020. This process falls under the accounting and auditing services industry category and is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in financial auditing and related services, enabling them to engage with government projects. The contract's value and the selective procurement method suggest that competitive, qualified firms may leverage this opportunity to expand their reach and establish a working relationship with a prominent public sector buyer. Businesses adept in compliance, financial transparency, and detailed audit processes would be particularly well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Independent Financial Audit for a Strategic Communications Project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e6967a-67b1-4cf8-99f7-3ffd0f36f59a |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2020 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e6967a-67b1-4cf8-99f7-3ffd0f36f59a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e6967a-67b1-4cf8-99f7-3ffd0f36f59a
  11th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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