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title: "PS24297 - An in-life audit of our Open Networks Ecosystem"
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# PS24297 - An in-life audit of our Open Networks Ecosystem

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5626389-c382-4702-befd-3d5574db5b4d

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has concluded the procurement process for "PS24297 - An in-life audit of our Open Networks Ecosystem," which falls under the industry category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from the CCS RM6188 - Audit & Assurance Services framework. The contract was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP, with the contract period spanning from 3rd February 2025 to 31st March 2025. This project involves auditing grants under the Open Networks Ecosystem Programme, a significant UK Government initiative aimed at overcoming barriers to the adoption of open mobile networks with a budget of £80.8 million. Audits will be conducted on both live and closing programmes at various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing audit and assurance services, particularly SMEs, as the procurement was suitable for small and medium enterprises. It involves assessing the appropriate use of grant monies, ensuring accurate records and claims. Companies with expertise in managing government grants, audit, assurance, and research consultancy will find significant growth prospects through this contract. Being a high-value government project, participating businesses can enhance their portfolios, showcasing their ability to handle large-scale and high-stakes audits effectively.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6188 - Audit & Assurance Services. Brief Description of Requirement The requirement is to provide audit support for grants let under the Open Networks Ecosystem Programme. The programme represented a PS80.8M investment by the UK Government to tackle key barriers to adoption of open mobile networks. A large proportion of this investment was made up of Government Grants for innovation, with partners claiming at appropriate intensities based on grants for experimental development. The purpose of this contract is for DSIT to undertake checks on a sample of in-life and closing projects to assure the Department that grant monies was used appropriately and that all records/claims were accurate. Of the 20 Open Network Ecosystem awards, a number will be extended past March 2025. It has yet to be confirmed which of these programmes will be extended therefore it is probable that audits will be carried out on both live and closing programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012cf29d-4a11-4acb-9e1d-db77260099bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,820 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012cf29d-4a11-4acb-9e1d-db77260099bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012cf29d-4a11-4acb-9e1d-db77260099bc
  20th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/126fa923-6b03-492e-b4a9-e26a1090e5e5
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