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title: "Restructuring services, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Audit and Assurance Framework - All Lots awarded Call off contracts"
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# Restructuring services, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Audit and Assurance Framework - All Lots awarded Call off contracts

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67eefa9d-cd8f-465a-9ced-3382c3cf91c3

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently completed the procurement process for the "Restructuring Services, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Audit and Assurance Framework". This project falls under the services category in the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services sector, with a total contract value of £60.12 million. The contract has been awarded to several suppliers, including Ernst & Young LLP and Grant Thornton UK LLP, with the services required to be delivered nationally across the UK. The contract period commenced on 16 April 2021 and is set to conclude on 15 April 2023, while the tender period ended on 30 November 2020.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand within the public sector. Companies specialising in accounting, forensic investigation, and audit services would find suitable avenues for bidding, especially those with experience in insolvency and restructuring services or those engaged in public sector compliance. Potential bidders should consider establishing collaborations to enhance their competitiveness in this substantial procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Provision of Restructuring services, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Audit and Assurance Framework Call off Contract Quarterly Award Notice Breakdown of Contracts awarded under the terms of the Framework: Lot 1 - Restructuring services: 1. con_12029 - The DfE have appointed Ernst and Young to provide IBR and Supplementary activity to the department - Contract term 29/07/2021 - 27/08/2021 - Contract value - PS75,000 Lot 2 - Forensic accounting and investigation support services: 1. con_12030 - The DfE have appointed Grant Thornton to provide forensic accounting services to the department - contract term 23/07/21 - 31/10/21 - Contract Value PS28,000 2. con_12032 - The DfE have appointed RSM to provide Investigation support services to the department - contract term 23/08/21 - 27/09/21 - Contract Value - PS20,750 3. con_12033 - The DfE have appointed TIAA to provide Investigation support services to the department - contract term 26/08/21 - 30/11/21 - Contract Value - PS11,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2ef855-acda-4793-ac2c-5e7d79a1130d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,254,750 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | AZETS HOLDINGS LIMITED T/A AZETS; BDO; DELOITTE; ERNST & YOUNG; FRP ADVISORY TRADING; FTI CONSULTING; GRANT THORNTON; KPMG; MAZARS; PRICEWATERHOOUSECOOPERS; RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES; TIAA; UHY HACKER YOUNG (BIRMINGHAM; WYLIE & BISSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2ef855-acda-4793-ac2c-5e7d79a1130d
- 30 Jun 2021 at 14:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c08b5ddb-980c-4b37-a6ce-3720a31c176a
- 20 Apr 2021 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c08b5ddb-980c-4b37-a6ce-3720a31c176a
- 4 Nov 2020 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c69e5629-3be2-4019-b41f-816dfe03bc78
- 24 Jul 2020 at 06:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a22b7ff-d68e-4742-9138-5a64d018a18c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2ef855-acda-4793-ac2c-5e7d79a1130d
  2nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c08b5ddb-980c-4b37-a6ce-3720a31c176a
  14th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c69e5629-3be2-4019-b41f-816dfe03bc78
  4th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a22b7ff-d68e-4742-9138-5a64d018a18c
  24th July 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://education.app.jaggaer.com/
  E Sourcing Portal used for Competition
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education

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