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title: "CPT_25_18 DRC valuations of Environment Agency operational assets"
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# CPT_25_18 DRC valuations of Environment Agency operational assets

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5004cd23-f95f-462c-ad72-0aadf64c1686

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## Summary

The National Audit Office has completed a procurement process titled "CPT_25_18 DRC valuations of Environment Agency operational assets," focusing on accounting and auditing services related to civil engineering cost estimation. This contract involves reviewing the Environment Agency's operational asset valuations as of March 2025. The procurement, conducted via a direct award using the business lot of the Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), resulted in Ridge & Partners LLP being awarded a contract valued at £150,000 for a period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with potential extension up to 2030. The procurement method employed was selective through a call-off from a framework agreement, with services to be provided across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses with expertise in civil engineering and financial auditing to engage with a public sector client, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships. Businesses that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or those involved in voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to compete, especially if they can demonstrate capabilities in auditing services and cost estimation. Participation in such frameworks opens avenues for growth in the public sector, allowing businesses to showcase and expand their expertise in niche yet critical areas of public asset management.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Ridge & Partners LLP who will be expected to provide civil engineering cost estimation expertise to assist with our review of the assumptions underpinning the Environment Agency's March 2025 valuation of its operational assets. This contract has been direct awarded using Lot 1: Business of Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3). The new contract will run for an initial period of 2 years from Thursday 1st May 2025 until Friday 30th April 2027, with the option to further extend for a period of up to 3 years (by 3 periods of 12 months) until Tuesday 30th April 2030 at the NAO's discretion. The estimated contract value will be PS150,000 inclusive of VAT over the 5 years duration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68899d9a-102b-4a6c-8763-7b519a0c7d56 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | RIDGE & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68899d9a-102b-4a6c-8763-7b519a0c7d56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68899d9a-102b-4a6c-8763-7b519a0c7d56
  22nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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