--- title: "Audit of the Data Communications Company (DCC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b707488-a7cb-46a8-b1f8-14ef2095493b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b707488-a7cb-46a8-b1f8-14ef2095493b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b707488-a7cb-46a8-b1f8-14ef2095493b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b707488-a7cb-46a8-b1f8-14ef2095493b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFGEM" published: "2024-11-26" --- # Audit of the Data Communications Company (DCC) Buyer: OFGEM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b707488-a7cb-46a8-b1f8-14ef2095493b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b707488-a7cb-46a8-b1f8-14ef2095493b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b707488-a7cb-46a8-b1f8-14ef2095493b.json) ## Summary Ofgem has initiated a tender process titled "Audit of the Data Communications Company (DCC)" under the industry category of Auditing Services (CPV code 79212000). This procurement involves a comprehensive annual audit to assess DCC's contract management performance based on the National Auditing Office (NAO) Framework. The services are to be delivered across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with Ofgem inviting open procedure bids until the deadline of 20th December 2024. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2028, with an estimated value of £360,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and contract assessment to grow their portfolio by partnering with a reputed organisation like Ofgem. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the project's scope and the demand for a thorough and methodical auditing approach. Ideal candidates will have expertise in commercial activity evaluation and compliance with the NAO Framework, facilitating robust scoring and reporting on DCC's contract performance. This opportunity not only promises financial growth but also the chance to establish long-term business relationships and credibility in the auditing services sector. ## Notice Under the Operational Performance Regime (OPR) contract management incentive, the auditor assesses the DCC's management of its contracts. The auditor is tasked with using the scope listed in the most up to date version OPR Guidance document to assess DCC's contract management performance against the National Auditing Office (NAO) Framework.Main tasks:*Assessment of DCC's commercial activity over the course of the Regulatory Year.*The auditor will provide a score of DCC's performance using the NAO Framework. Ofgem will use these scores to determine the final score to be awarded to DCC.The audit will run on an annual basis and have four main stages:*Evaluation stage - This will run for around six weeks where the auditor will carry out an assessment of DCC's commercial activity in the Regulatory Year. The auditor will provide DCC with an interim report which will contain a score and rationale against each supporting question against the NAO Framework.*Reporting - The auditor will provide a draft report to the Authority which will include DCC's level of attainment against the NAO Framework. The Authority may ask for iteration of the report before the final version is produced and shared with us.*Consultation stage - The Authority will publish a summary of report findings and consult on this - no further action is required from the Consultant at this stage.*Decision - The Authority will consider the responses from stakeholders on the consultation and determine DCC's retained margin. We may ask the Consultants for further clarification around the scores during this stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11374a8d-a0d5-4af9-a04c-f959f00e17aa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OFGEM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 26 Nov 2024 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11374a8d-a0d5-4af9-a04c-f959f00e17aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11374a8d-a0d5-4af9-a04c-f959f00e17aa 26th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV169060 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.ofgem.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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