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# Financial audit and assurance services

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78713982-b681-43e5-8dc4-f676d26a9dcd

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO), located in Victoria, UK, has initiated a tender process for "Financial audit and assurance services" under the open procurement method. This opportunity is classified as part of the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry, with a total contract value of £40,120,000. The tender period ends on 13 April 2021, while the contract period is set to commence on 1 August 2021 and will run until 31 July 2026. The NAO is seeking firms that can partner with them to deliver high-quality audits, essential for enhancing public service accountability.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in financial auditing and assurance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the NAO aims to collaborate with firms that can meet rigorous quality standards while supporting effective financial management for public bodies. Potential bidders should have a strong track record in audits, additional services, or training and development in this highly regulated sector.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK's independent public spending watchdog. We support Parliament in holding government to account and we help to improve public services through our high-quality audits. The NAO's Financial Audit Contract is a fundamental part of being able to carry out our purpose and achieve our objectives. We are looking for firms who we can work in partnership with to ensure the delivery of high-quality audits which support effective accountability and lead to better financial reporting and financial management by public bodies. Our contract is divided into 11 Lots which all contain named audits as well as additional services and training and development. The NAO's Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) retains overall responsibility for signing the audit opinion and issuing the audit certificate. The NAO will work with supplier firms to ensure audit engagements are carried out in line with the relevant standards and quality expectations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e93c5814-87f8-451c-99fe-6db304cd1f69 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,120,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | VICTORIA |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e93c5814-87f8-451c-99fe-6db304cd1f69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e93c5814-87f8-451c-99fe-6db304cd1f69
  2nd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Victoria:-Accounting,-auditing-and-fiscal-services./4BX3RBMB98
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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