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title: "Restructuring services, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Audit and Assurance Framework - Lot 3 awarded Call off contracts"
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# Restructuring services, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Audit and Assurance Framework - Lot 3 awarded Call off contracts

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74471b4a-98bc-44b5-8f34-2d4d1e5875dc

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded call-off contracts for restructuring services under the Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Audit and Assurance Framework. The procurement process is complete, and the contracts were designated for Lot 3, focusing on Audit and Assurance. The total programme value is £4 million, with the contract period starting on 1 July 2022 and ending on 30 June 2025. Suppliers involved include RSM, Mazars, PwC, and Wylie & Bisset, with the procurement method classified as selective, facilitated through a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 20 May 2022.

This opportunity is particularly appealing for businesses involved in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). As the contracts may be extended under certain conditions, there is potential for ongoing engagement and revenue generation. Companies that specialise in audit reviews and compliance assessments could significantly benefit from this framework, enabling them to expand their portfolios and client bases in the education sector across various UK regions.

## Notice

Provision of Restructuring services, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Audit and Assurance Framework Call off Contract Award Notice Lot 3 - Audit and Assurance. The DfE have appointed RSM, Mazars, PWC and Wylie & Bisset to provide Post-16 Funding Assurance reviews/Audits Contract reference numbers - Con_14660, con_14661, con_14662, Con_14663 Total Programme value PS4m over full 4 year period The contract is to be for a period of 3 years with the option for the Authority to extend the Agreement term on one occasion and, if exercised, the extension shall be for a period of a further 12 months. During the term if the contract where determined by the department through a review of departmental needs, where department obligations require and where budget has been allocated the contracts may be extended by up to 100% of their full contract value (Inclusive of the extension period value).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08abefe9-18ef-4540-904d-6405f91013d9 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | MAZARS; PRICEWATERHOOUSECOOPERS; RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES; WYLIE & BISSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2022 at 12:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08abefe9-18ef-4540-904d-6405f91013d9
- 1 Aug 2022 at 08:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08abefe9-18ef-4540-904d-6405f91013d9
- 27 Jul 2022 at 07:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08abefe9-18ef-4540-904d-6405f91013d9
- 25 Jul 2022 at 08:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08abefe9-18ef-4540-904d-6405f91013d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08abefe9-18ef-4540-904d-6405f91013d9
  8th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38fbee0c-a770-44b0-90f5-2cd206ac5a88
  redacted for publication
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73254f8d-712e-4b04-a5b7-29b01bcf9294
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d330225d-db74-40a3-8b03-48258736f0bc
  redacted for publication
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73e50041-5f04-4df0-afaa-3cf256e03464
  redacted for publication
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00b25437-9d8d-4f0e-8d29-2bcb478898d8
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/340ea099-e6c2-45ab-9e1c-0537ab85ffba
  redacted for publication
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/245722d2-1750-4dd3-8c2c-34d7172c574c
  redacted for publication
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4756d89d-698b-42b6-be7a-743c5b522218
  redacted contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65dcc0cc-8f20-475b-8e1b-21a330f15b1e
  n/a

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