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title: "BBC Studios Distribution 2018-19 GT"
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# BBC Studios Distribution 2018-19 GT

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3c5f00f-9292-4d63-b666-17f3574cf790

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## Summary

The National Audit Office has completed a procurement process for the title "BBC Studios Distribution 2018-19 GT," focusing on financial auditing services. This was a selective procurement method, awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £14,400. The contract period spans from 18th April 2019 to 18th June 2019, with the tender period concluding on 1st March 2019. The project aimed to provide technical support regarding significant risk factors related to factual rights deals, based in London, England.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly large-scale auditing firms with experience in complex commercial transactions and financial review processes. Companies specialising in financial auditing services, who can demonstrate a robust understanding of audit approaches and accounting policies, would be well-placed to engage with similar future contracts. The need for thorough reviews and recommendations indicates an ongoing requirement for expert insights in the financial sector.

## Notice

FACTUAL RIGHTS DEAL Technical support in respect of Significant Risk #4: Factual Rights deal. This is a complex commercial transaction and we are seeking framework partner support in respect of: - Critical challenge of our audit approach; - Completeness check of key judgements identified; - Review of the BBC's accounting policies and contracts; and The outputs expected on completion of the assignment Workpaper issued from GT to NAO for inclusion on audit file. Workpaper will indicate the documents that have been reviewed, communication with the audit team, findings and recommendations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966812c9-1847-46e5-8436-09f43569ac4d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2019 - 18 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,400 |
| 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 | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 30 May 2019 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966812c9-1847-46e5-8436-09f43569ac4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966812c9-1847-46e5-8436-09f43569ac4d
  30th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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