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title: "Extension 1 - External Quality Reviews (CPT_22_102)"
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published: "2026-06-05"
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# Extension 1 - External Quality Reviews (CPT_22_102)

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc06cdbc-680d-44fa-9ae9-2ec87eae978d

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## Summary

The National Audit Office has issued an award notice for the extension of an existing contract concerning External Quality Reviews, falling under the Research and Development services category. The contracting process, which used an open procedure above the threshold, pertains to the extension option for the period from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the initial contract having provisions for three one-year extensions now being exercised. This extension continues with Risksol Consulting Ltd as the supplier, maintaining the agreement originally set on 18 April 2023. The delivery location is specified by the postal code SW1W9SP in London, England.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the National Audit Office's preference for such entities. Businesses involved in research and consultancy services, which can effectively deliver high-quality reviews and development services, stand to benefit from participating in this contract. Participation in the delivery of such services to a critical government entity like the National Audit Office can enhance a company's credibility and open further avenues in governmental contracts.

## Notice

This notice relates to the exercise of an extension option under an existing contract originally awarded on 18 April 2023. The contract included provisions for up to three one-year extensions. This notice covers the extension for the period 1 May 2026 - 30 April 2027. The supplier and scope remain unchanged.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41c8eb7-346d-491a-ac27-5b92128f3dac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| 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 | RISKSOL CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41c8eb7-346d-491a-ac27-5b92128f3dac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41c8eb7-346d-491a-ac27-5b92128f3dac
  5th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nao.org.uk

## Provenance

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