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title: "Consultant Accountancy Services to HMT re Bank Mellat"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-03-06"
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# Consultant Accountancy Services to HMT re Bank Mellat

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cf91ebd-3895-4187-86e2-40658ef0f9b8

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the provision of expert accountancy services to the Crown Commercial Service, specifically regarding the alleged $4 billion loss suffered by Bank Mellat due to financial restrictions imposed in 2009. The tender, titled "Consultant Accountancy Services to HMT re Bank Mellat," is classified under accounting review services and has recently culminated in an award, with the contract period commencing on 11th March 2016 and concluding on 31st March 2018. The contract value was set at £6,200,000, with bids ending on 9th March 2016, situated in London, United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted via a selective method, allowing for calls-off from a framework agreement.

This opportunity can significantly bolster business growth for firms specialising in accounting and financial consultancy, particularly those with experience in high-profile financial assessments and dealings with government bodies. Companies that are well-versed in handling complex financial frameworks and have the requisite expertise to navigate intricate financial loss claims would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Engaging with the Crown Commercial Service opens doors for larger accountancy firms, especially those with proven track records in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Expert accountancy service as to the alleged $4 billion loss suffered by Bank Mellat (the "Bank") as a consequence of the Financial Restrictions (Iran) Order 2009 (SI2009/2725) (the "Order") which is the subject of a claim against HM Treasury ("HMT")

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592133d5-c72d-47e5-a83f-6193bae6c283 |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,100,646 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| 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

- 79212500 - Accounting review services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2018 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592133d5-c72d-47e5-a83f-6193bae6c283

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592133d5-c72d-47e5-a83f-6193bae6c283
  6th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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