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title: "CPT_23_11 External Audit services"
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# CPT_23_11 External Audit services

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e16b577-1051-43c6-b4b8-cba3ab33e78d

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract for external audit services to Crowe U.K. LLP. This contract, titled "CPT_23_11 External Audit Services," pertains to the auditing of the financial years ending 31 March 2025, 2026, and 2027, starting from September 2024 for an initial period of three years. It includes an option for the NAO to extend the contract for up to two additional years, subject to approval, potentially making it a five-year term. This award was made using an open procurement method under the auditing services industry category (CPV code: 79212000). Key dates include the start of the contract period on 1 September 2024 and its end on 31 August 2029, with a total contract value of £700,000. The procurement process followed the open procedure (above threshold) and is currently in the award stage. The primary location for delivery is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing industry, particularly those that can provide comprehensive and reliable audit services. Smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also encouraged to participate under this open procedure, creating a competitive environment ideal for business growth. Specifically, firms that specialise in public sector audits would benefit from this long-term contract, offering a stable source of revenue and the chance to establish a strong relationship with the prestigious NAO. Companies that have experience in handling large scale audits, and can adhere to stringent public sector requirements, are well-positioned to thrive with such opportunities.

## Notice

National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Crowe U.K. LLP who will be expected to audit the financial years ending 31 March 2025, 2026, and 2027. This contract will commence on September 2024 for an initial period of 3 years with an option for the NAO to extend the contract for a period of up to two years subject to approval by the Public Accounts Commission (based on two periods of 12 months) (potentially making it a maximum term of 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7866c1c3-e909-4370-8f63-c07a0d204e76 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | CROWE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2024 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7866c1c3-e909-4370-8f63-c07a0d204e76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7866c1c3-e909-4370-8f63-c07a0d204e76
  9th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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