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title: "Extension 1 - External Quality Reviews Contract 2 (CPT_22_102)"
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# Extension 1 - External Quality Reviews Contract 2 (CPT_22_102)

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84a84e1a-626d-4f27-9044-cd9409b1a6ca

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## Summary

The contracting process involves an extension of the existing contract titled "Extension 1 - External Quality Reviews Contract 2 (CPT_22_102)" by the National Audit Office, located in London. This is in the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services," with the procurement stage being at the award phase. The extension covers the period from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027, with an awarded value of £33,000. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, above the threshold. Key locations associated with this contract are within the postal code SW1W9SP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, as well as related consultancy services, particularly those able to deliver high-quality insights into public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given their recognition in the suitabilities criteria, may find this an advantageous opportunity to secure a foothold or expand within this niche market area. Companies with strong analytical capabilities and a proven track record in managing public sector contracts would be well-suited to compete.

## Notice

This notice relates to the exercise of an extension option under an existing contract originally awarded on 18 April 2023. The contract included provisions for up to three one-year extensions. This notice covers the extension for the period 1 May 2026 - 30 April 2027. The supplier and scope remain unchanged.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abccd06f-deaf-49e1-8369-653fa1701468 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abccd06f-deaf-49e1-8369-653fa1701468

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abccd06f-deaf-49e1-8369-653fa1701468
  5th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nao.org.uk

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