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title: "Auditing compliance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015"
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# Auditing compliance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62aaaba3-bd37-482f-a109-bfa9adc8a921

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## Summary

The Home Office is conducting a procurement process for "Auditing compliance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015," which falls under the category of research and development services, specifically auditing services. The procurement method is an open procedure intended for services worth between £35,000 and £50,000. The tender was published on 11th July 2019, with submissions required by 2nd August 2019. The contract period is set to begin on 26th August 2019 and will extend until 18th August 2020, and submissions can be sent to CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk. The delivery addresses encompass various locations including the United Kingdom and other international territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in auditing and compliance services. Companies with experience in evaluating compliance with governmental regulations, particularly those related to human rights and modern slavery, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on transparency and adherence to legal standards makes this a vital opportunity for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolios in regulatory compliance auditing.

## Notice

The Home Office is seeking an organisation to support it undertake an audit of compliance with Section 54 of the Act. In addition to whether organisations' Modern Slavery Statements meet the 'minimum legal requirements' stipulated in Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act, it will also consider whether the Statements meet the key standards set out in Home Office's statutory guidance 'Transparency in Supply Chains etc A Practical Guide'. All correspondence including the Tender Submission to be sent to; CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk Additional information: Please find attached: * Questions and answers * Revised Appendix C - Terms and Conditions (with reference to Q&A document) * Letter issue (with reference to Q&A document)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11e7811-78f5-44e2-b2bd-f239e8eb6615 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2019 - 8 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS RESOURCE CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2019 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11e7811-78f5-44e2-b2bd-f239e8eb6615
- 31 Jul 2019 at 10:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bb8601-0f25-4211-92bf-1158eeba9037
- 24 Jul 2019 at 15:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bb8601-0f25-4211-92bf-1158eeba9037
- 11 Jul 2019 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bb8601-0f25-4211-92bf-1158eeba9037

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11e7811-78f5-44e2-b2bd-f239e8eb6615
  4th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bb8601-0f25-4211-92bf-1158eeba9037
  31st July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/788c039e-3dc0-4bfe-9508-05b3d1885035
  Appendix A - Terms of participation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b121e045-79fa-4225-b6dd-b0c0ef763f67
  Appendix B - Specification/Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1cd7267a-7979-475e-adb5-3d00072d147c
  Appendix C - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ffec4e8-90d7-4c53-a2e5-7967c6be6e67
  Appendix D - Bidders Response Guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2ab8eef-be43-499c-8e64-a3d6f9631be9
  Appendix G - Certificate of Bona Fide Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfa2970a-d1e3-4b82-86b2-1a57fa60e827
  Appendix H - Form of Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/477c53e1-396f-4125-8fc1-52dd5c818954
  Appendix I - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4642325b-61d2-4121-b8a9-a34c0863e03c
  Annex 1 - Revised procurement timetable
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/611957e1-3b7b-4acf-8e3c-e181d303d5b5
  Appendix C Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/119f9f29-8308-45c6-9928-1149b34b74ff
  Questions and Answers Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9207a0ab-5320-49bd-ac24-511d5dc22638
  Compliance Letter

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