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title: "Forensic Accounting Services"
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# Forensic Accounting Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cb9d134-60d6-46c6-a590-a8bbdd0f5827

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has awarded a contract for forensic accounting services to Ernst & Young LLP. The contract, which is valued at £570,000, falls under the category of accounting and auditing services and is located in London, postal code SW1P 4DF. The procurement process, which was conducted through a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement, has now reached its completion stage. This contract, starting on 17 March 2025 and ending on 16 March 2027, will provide forensic accounting consultancy support to aid in the delivery of a payment plan policy.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic accounting to collaborate with a major government department, potentially leading to further public sector work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete as the procurement process highlights suitability for SMEs. Engaging in this contract can result in business growth through heightened visibility and experience in government collaborations. As Ernst & Young LLP has secured this contract, other interested firms can look to similar future opportunities to join framework agreements or participate in selective procurement methods.

## Notice

Forensic accounting consultancy support is required to support the delivery of a payment plan policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c83889-71e2-408e-be6d-9bc5c287eeef |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £570,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £570,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 08:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c83889-71e2-408e-be6d-9bc5c287eeef
- 2 Apr 2025 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c83889-71e2-408e-be6d-9bc5c287eeef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c83889-71e2-408e-be6d-9bc5c287eeef
  2nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/081f75d1-b0d2-43e2-9f42-d686de88851f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/afad3ebc-3d0e-4a37-8c0a-f192e64bcb88

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