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title: "Provision of Audit Advisory Services to Support Financial Assurance Arrangements"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c8b2298-c107-44c3-924b-f8be43060431"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2019-06-14"
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# Provision of Audit Advisory Services to Support Financial Assurance Arrangements

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c8b2298-c107-44c3-924b-f8be43060431

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which is seeking providers for the "Provision of Audit Advisory Services to Support Financial Assurance Arrangements." This tender falls under the IT services industry category and is based in London, United Kingdom. The current stage of this procurement is complete, with the contract having an estimated value of £450,000, following a recent uplift from its original total. The contract period started on 23 November 2018 and is set to conclude on 22 November 2019, and the procurement method used was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in IT services including consulting and software development. Businesses that can leverage their skills in financial assurance and advisory services would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of the services required, firms experienced with complex financial projects and possessing a strong track record in similar contracts could benefit from this lucrative opportunity.

## Notice

This Call Off Contract is varied as follows: * An uplift in contract value. The original contract value of PS300,000.00 ex VAT, will be uplifted by PS150,000.00 ex VAT, taking the total contract value to PS450,000.00 ex VAT.Words and expressions in this Variation shall have the meanings given to them in this Call Off Contract. This Call Off Contract, including any previous Variations, shall remain effective and unaltered except as amended by this Variation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f99c27-13b9-4075-9a2a-348a39b3951b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2018 - 22 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2019 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f99c27-13b9-4075-9a2a-348a39b3951b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f99c27-13b9-4075-9a2a-348a39b3951b
  14th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22e1a110-a87c-40c0-ae96-a622c85d4d0a
  Call Off Schedule 12 Variation Form REDACTED

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