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title: "Outsource the NAO ARA 2024 and other key outputs linked to ARA"
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# Outsource the NAO ARA 2024 and other key outputs linked to ARA

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8e8f9b4-e4a4-40be-8d8c-9ef16dc3f85f

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process to outsource the design and production of the NAO's Annual Report and Accounts (ARA) for 2024 and other linked key outputs. Classified under design consultancy services, this tender was awarded via a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold, with the Ministry of Justice selected as the supplier. The total contract value is £36,000, starting on 17 February 2025 and ending on 16 August 2025, and involves design, layout, and publication-ready document preparation services. The procurement stage is now in the Award phase, with key dates including the tender period’s end on 17 January 2025 and the award date of 1 February 2025.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in design and consultancy services. Given the comprehensive nature of the work, which includes concept development, layout design, and adherence to brand guidelines, businesses with expertise in publication design and close collaboration with organisational teams will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The selected supplier will enhance their portfolio by working on high-profile government reports, thereby broadening their market presence and demonstrating their ability to deliver to stringent government standards.

## Notice

The supplier will provide design and production services for the Annual Report and Accounts 2024, Diversity & Inclusion Report, and Transparency Report. This includes concept development, layout design, and preparation of final publication-ready documents, working closely with the design, publishing, and central reporting teams. The supplier will also manage amendments and ensure delivery in line with agreed timelines and brand guidelines

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d57b2b-8936-4941-9d55-f2ddedefe6f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 16 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d57b2b-8936-4941-9d55-f2ddedefe6f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d57b2b-8936-4941-9d55-f2ddedefe6f5
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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