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title: "Delivery Partner Review and Due Diligence Assessments of new Overseas Development Assistance projects for BEIS, Defra and FCDO"
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# Delivery Partner Review and Due Diligence Assessments of new Overseas Development Assistance projects for BEIS, Defra and FCDO

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa8553b5-c083-4206-87fb-1c49a64863c9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in the United Kingdom, which is seeking a supplier for the project titled "Delivery Partner Review and Due Diligence Assessments of new Overseas Development Assistance projects for BEIS, Defra and FCDO". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to foreign economic-aid services and auditing services. The contract period is set to start from 5th January 2022 and extend until 4th January 2025. The procurement method used is selective, conducted as a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6188: Audit & Assurance Services Framework. The tender period concluded on 15th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the public procurement sector, particularly those specialising in auditing and due diligence services. Companies with experience in conducting delivery partner reviews and risk assessments, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will play a crucial role in assessing suitability and effectiveness of organisations involved in Overseas Development Assistance projects, thereby supporting the objectives of BEIS and its partners.

## Notice

Call off competition using CCS Framework RM6188: Audit & Assurance Services Framework. The Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) requires a Supplier to undertake the following on an ad hoc basis: * Delivery Partner Reviews (DPR) of those organisations selected by BEIS or Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to deliver new projects for BEIS International Climate Finance (ICF/ODA) or Defra ICF/ODA. * Due Diligence Assessments (DDA) of those organisations selected by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to deliver new projects for FCDO ICF, and broader Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) funded projects. * Review of DDAs carried out by the FCDO of those organisations selected by FCDO to deliver new projects for FCDO ICF or ODA. * Adverse media and reputational risk assessment of those organisations or individuals selected by BEIS/FCDO or Defra to undertake an activity with. DPRs/DDAs help inform the decision on the suitability of an organisation as a partner to deliver programme or project objectives, and whether BEIS, Defra, and FCDO's accounting officers are sufficiently protected in relation to the use of public funds. DPRs/DDAs inform the decisions on the appropriateness of the organisation, their expected effectiveness, their capacity and capability, the risk of failure to deliver, and if necessary, mitigating actions that can be taken. Additional information: Other schedule templates are available here: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6188

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f611c77-9d1a-4cd3-b9c8-855a044eba8f |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2022 - 4 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2022 at 14:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f611c77-9d1a-4cd3-b9c8-855a044eba8f
- 13 Jan 2022 at 14:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f611c77-9d1a-4cd3-b9c8-855a044eba8f
- 6 Jan 2022 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f611c77-9d1a-4cd3-b9c8-855a044eba8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f611c77-9d1a-4cd3-b9c8-855a044eba8f
  13th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b4a3e62-4827-414e-a2e9-357db31dd008
  REDACTED Version of Call off Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de350645-76a3-43dc-8638-c475108341f5
  Schedule 20 - some embedded files are unavailable to be uploaded to this portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6188

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