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title: "Audit and Assurance of HOB SCBP Agreement"
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# Audit and Assurance of HOB SCBP Agreement

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b85a63f-bf19-4e41-ab86-4c854aa87533

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for the "Audit and Assurance of HOB SCBP Agreement" focusing on financial auditing services within the strategic central bureau platform. The tender, which was conducted via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, resulted in an award to ERNST & YOUNG LLP. Key dates include the tender period end on 23rd December 2024 and the contract period from 6th January 2025 to 5th June 2025. The total contract value is £250,000, and the services are to be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial audit services to engage with a major public sector client, the Home Office, and gain visibility within a high-profile project. Firms capable of meeting stringent auditing standards and with a focus on the public sector would be well-suited for such opportunities. Additionally, businesses within the SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) category would find this tender particularly aligned with their growth objectives, offering a chance to build their portfolio and reputation through successful delivery of the contracted services.

## Notice

The Audit and Assurance of the Strategic Central Bureau Platform (SCBP) in accordance with the SCBP terms and conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/032fd1d8-5379-4fab-9fe9-77f4a7b0b428 |
| 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 | 24 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| 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 | TLI London |

## 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

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2024 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/032fd1d8-5379-4fab-9fe9-77f4a7b0b428

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/032fd1d8-5379-4fab-9fe9-77f4a7b0b428
  24th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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