--- title: "CARD - Audit, Assurance and Forensic Accounting - PIN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb63f260-b3a4-4b8f-9c7e-d54e3c683ee0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb63f260-b3a4-4b8f-9c7e-d54e3c683ee0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb63f260-b3a4-4b8f-9c7e-d54e3c683ee0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb63f260-b3a4-4b8f-9c7e-d54e3c683ee0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2024-09-04" --- # CARD - Audit, Assurance and Forensic Accounting - PIN Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb63f260-b3a4-4b8f-9c7e-d54e3c683ee0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb63f260-b3a4-4b8f-9c7e-d54e3c683ee0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb63f260-b3a4-4b8f-9c7e-d54e3c683ee0.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for audit, assurance, and forensic accounting services, with the establishment of a three-year framework agreement valued at £5,700,000. This process, conducted on behalf of the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), involves delivering services across various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. Market engagement activities are scheduled to begin in early October 2024, and the framework is expected to commence on 1 April 2025, concluding on 31 March 2028, with the intent to include an optional one-year extension. The tender falls under the 'Accounting and auditing services' industry category and is particularly suitable for SMEs. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses to grow by providing critical audit and accounting services to a prominent governmental body. Firms specializing in forensic accounting, audit, and assurance services will find this framework well-suited to their expertise. Additionally, given the framework’s division into various lots and its suitability for SMEs, smaller firms or consortia have excellent opportunities to secure a position within this high-value, long-term agreement. This engagement allows for increased visibility and potential recurring contracts within the public sector, bolstering both business portfolios and public sector experience. ## Notice CARD - Audit, Assurance and Forensic Accounting - Prior Information Notice The Department for Education, on behalf of the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), will soon begin market engagement activities to establish a 3-year framework agreement. This will consist of up to three requirements, with a maximum combined spend of PS5,700,000 over a three-year period. Our current intention is to divide our requirements into 2-3 lots. The Department intends to build an extension option into the agreement of one year. This is broadly a re-procurement of existing services, as our current framework is due to expire in early to mid 2025. After careful consideration, the Department deems a call-off framework with no commitment to spend as the surest way to deliver value for money while ensuring sufficient capacity to meet our requirements. The Department intends to establish this framework on behalf of the Education and Skills Funding Agency, an Arm's Length Body of the Department. We will begin our market engagement activities in early October. For full details, including how to participate, please find attached the accompanying PDF. Additional information: Please view the accompanying PDF. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ce217f-4241-4698-8449-635dd99851a2 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 2WT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services ## Release History - 4 Sep 2024 at 09:25 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ce217f-4241-4698-8449-635dd99851a2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ce217f-4241-4698-8449-635dd99851a2 4th September 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e07f96a1-f324-4c7b-9a5a-39d40cec8ee9 CARD - Audit, Assurance and Forensic Accounting - PIN ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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