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title: "Forest Research 2015-16 Contracted Out Audit"
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# Forest Research 2015-16 Contracted Out Audit

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b40c13f-429e-4ed6-8673-584012750677

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## Summary

The National Audit Office initiated the "Forest Research 2015-16 Contracted Out Audit" tender process, focusing on the auditing services industry. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract period running from 20 January 2016 to 20 January 2017. The tender period concluded on 20 December 2015, and the total contract value was £36,960. The procurement method used is classified as 'Other'. The contract was awarded to ERNST & YOUNG, which is based in London, England.

This procurement opportunity can create significant avenues for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in auditing services. Companies with expertise in compliance auditing, financial assessments, and performance evaluations would be well-positioned to enter future bids in similar contracts. Given the value and the engaging nature of the work, businesses that can demonstrate strong auditing capabilities and experience within the public sector will find themselves ideally suited to compete in similar tenders.

## Notice

Forest Research 2015-16 Contracted Out Audit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d560e4d7-9780-43fc-9005-4ec81e1bc737 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2015 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2016 - 20 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2017 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d560e4d7-9780-43fc-9005-4ec81e1bc737

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d560e4d7-9780-43fc-9005-4ec81e1bc737
  18th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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