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title: "Forensic Accountancy for High Profile Case"
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# Forensic Accountancy for High Profile Case

Buyer: THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c164719-1cdd-415b-ae9e-b194f01f4f55

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## Summary

The Insolvency Service has awarded a contract for Forensic Accountancy for High Profile Case to BDO LLP. The value of the contract is £200,000 and the procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The process started on 6th October 2023 and will end on 6th October 2024. The service falls under the main procurement category of services and is classified under financial auditing services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the financial auditing services sector to compete for a specialised contract requiring expertise in forensic accounting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience in financial auditing and analysis would find this tender suitable for growth opportunities. The location for service delivery is specified as the United Kingdom, and interested businesses should consider liaising with The Insolvency Service for further details.

## Notice

The requirement relates to a group of insolvent companies being investigated under the provisions of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986, and will include, but not be limited to: * Examining and analysing a large number of bank accounts, relating to a variety of companies, both in the UK and overseas (including United Arab Emirates and Isle of Man). * Following money trails and analysing the movement of funds. * Analysis of complex Group banking facilities and security arrangements including a cash pooling arrangement operated through a revolving credit facility, and a Composite Accounting System. * Analysis of the companies' bespoke electronic accounting software package, aligning information therein to other management and accounting information. Data held is approximately 1.6TB in total size. * The review and analysis of management accounting information (a large volume of management accounts spreadsheets is presently held, together with additional material comprising budgets, forecasts and banking data across the group entities), together with other financial data provided from enquiries to external third parties, to determine the financial position of the Group, and individual operating entities, at specific points in time. * An assessment of the contemporaneous availability of management accounting information having regard to the meta data in relation to those records. * An assessment of the impact of specific transactions on the solvency of the Group and individual operating entities considering available financial resources and the contemporaneous trading environment and having regard to Section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986. * Analysis of changes in the Group secured debt provision considering distributions made following the realisation of assets pertaining to insolvent group companies, assessing impact upon unsecured creditors. * Producing an expert report to include appropriate graphics to explain the financial position of the various entities at particular points in time, and the impact of particular transactions in terms of benefit to connected entities or detriment to unsecured creditors. * There will be a need for ongoing liaison with the investigation team as additional material is identified during the currency of the enquiries, necessitating regular interactions and interim reporting on progress. Should the matter progress to trial the Potential Provider will be required to: * Give consideration to any accounting points advanced to support defence arguments and assisting the civil enforcement team to respond to any forensic evidence produced by the defence. * Understand and act as an expert witness in civil proceedings brought under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 and the rules governing that role. * Acting as an expert witness in Court proceedings, including cross-examination by the defence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3331a2c-29ed-450e-b9d9-7b01e4ac0eef |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2023 - 6 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE |
| Locality | STRATFORD |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 2HT |
| 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 | BDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212400 - Fraud audit services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2023 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3331a2c-29ed-450e-b9d9-7b01e4ac0eef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3331a2c-29ed-450e-b9d9-7b01e4ac0eef
  7th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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