--- title: "CPT_23_55 DFT 2023-24 Audit work service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb62db77-75aa-4ca0-b34f-b74965e73de1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb62db77-75aa-4ca0-b34f-b74965e73de1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb62db77-75aa-4ca0-b34f-b74965e73de1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb62db77-75aa-4ca0-b34f-b74965e73de1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE" published: "2023-11-14" --- # CPT_23_55 DFT 2023-24 Audit work service Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb62db77-75aa-4ca0-b34f-b74965e73de1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb62db77-75aa-4ca0-b34f-b74965e73de1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb62db77-75aa-4ca0-b34f-b74965e73de1.json) ## Summary The National Audit Office has awarded a contract to Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd for consulting on rail engineering assumptions in support of the NAO 2023-24 audit work on the Department for Transport (DfT) Group accounts. The contract, valued at £38,784 inclusive of VAT, will run from 5th February 2024 to 30th June 2024. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those specialising in auditing services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consulting on rail engineering assumptions may find this contract suitable. The National Audit Office in London is the buying organisation, and the contract involves consulting on rail engineering assumptions underpinning a financial model for NAO's audit work on DfT Group accounts. ## Notice The National Audit Office (NAO) the UK's independent public spending watchdog is seeking a supplier who can consult on rail engineering assumptions underpinning a financial model owned by Network Rail in support of our 2023-24 audit work on the Department for Transport (DfT) Group accounts. The assumptions principally relate to high-level design of modern GB railway network elements, and feed into a theoretical model. . The service is anticipated to commence in January 2024 and with a desired completion date by late June 2024, with early delivery preferred. This is a one-off engagement so there will not be an option to extend. The estimated value of the contract is PS50,000 excluding VAT, but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract. Additional information: Registering for access: The Access Code number for this contract opportunity is NY38Q8QP7Z and the system that NAO will use to electronically conduct this procurement exercise is Delta eSourcing system at https://login.bipsolutions.com/casDelta/login?service=https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/j_spring_cas_security_check. If organisations are interested in this new contract opportunity, then register onto the system by clicking the " Register as a Supplier" link. 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For assistance, please contact the Delta Help Desk on 0800 923 9236. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf1e2392-6a49-440f-9203-d881e7c70e06 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jan 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 14 Nov 2023 at 12:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf1e2392-6a49-440f-9203-d881e7c70e06 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf1e2392-6a49-440f-9203-d881e7c70e06 14th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://login.bipsolutions.com/casDelta/login?service=https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/j_spring_cas_security_check ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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