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title: "Audit Substantive Testing Data Automation Tool"
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# Audit Substantive Testing Data Automation Tool

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2efdb62-a433-4f59-9ba7-9845046bd026

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract for the "Audit Substantive Testing Data Automation Tool" in the financial auditing services industry category. This open procurement process concluded on 2nd December 2024, with the award notice published on 4th December 2024. The contract, valued at £660,000, will commence on 8th December 2024 and continue until 1st December 2027. The contract will cover both substantive testing and financial statement procedures. This procurement stage is marked as complete, with the successful bidder being DataSnipper B.V., located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The deliverables for this project will be applicable across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the UK, and globally.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in financial audit software solutions and automation tools. It is especially well-suited for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) looking to make inroads into public sector auditing solutions. By implementing this advanced audit automation tool, businesses can enhance their capabilities and potentially secure further contracts with the government or other public sector organisations. The nature of the work, spanning substantial geographical regions, ensures extensive exposure and operational scope, benefiting enterprises aiming to expand their market presence both domestically and internationally.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract for the provision of a software solution to assist with automating our audit testing and documentation process, covering two use-cases within financial audit: 1.Substantive testing - Test of detail/Test of control automation 2.Financial Statement procedures The estimated total value in this notice excludes VAT and is for the duration of the maximum contract term (1+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50158317-1a38-444a-a076-b498b84b9bd4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £660,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £660,000 |
| 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 | DATASNIPPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50158317-1a38-444a-a076-b498b84b9bd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50158317-1a38-444a-a076-b498b84b9bd4
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=907644309
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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