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title: "External Relations Review"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-372ff558-dab0-478c-9099-f56c1d72a5b9"
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buyer: "NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE"
published: "2019-01-11"
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# External Relations Review

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-372ff558-dab0-478c-9099-f56c1d72a5b9

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## Summary

The National Audit Office conducted a limited procurement process for the "External Relations Review" in the auditing services industry. The contract, valued at £43,000, commenced on 5th September 2018 and concluded on 5th September 2019. The tender period ended on 6th August 2018, and the award for this contract was published on 11th January 2019. The contract was awarded to Claremont Marketing Communications Ltd, who is based in London, SW1W 9SP.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in auditing and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in external relations and public sector consulting would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Engaging with the National Audit Office can bolster visibility and foster future collaborations within the public sector, enhancing competitive advantage in bidding for similar contracts.

## Notice

External relations review

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3344e8d-17e9-4332-b28f-6ee851a8517d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2018 - 5 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CLAREMONT MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2019 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3344e8d-17e9-4332-b28f-6ee851a8517d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3344e8d-17e9-4332-b28f-6ee851a8517d
  11th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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