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title: "PO-000616 - Office of the Public Guardian"
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# PO-000616 - Office of the Public Guardian

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d722475a-da40-4af5-9624-f2b8fa53502a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the National Audit Office as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract for auditing services under title "PO-000616 - Office of the Public Guardian." The industry category for this contract is services, specifically classified under CPV code 79212000. The procurement method is indicated as "Other," and the award was made on 8th October 2016, following the tender period that concluded on the same date. The contract period began on 8th November 2016 and is set to end on 8th November 2017, with the contract value amounting to £21,120.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those with the capability to manage public sector contracts. Large firms, like the awarded supplier BDO, are likely to dominate, but there may still be scope for smaller firms with niche expertise to collaborate or bid competitively, especially those focusing on comprehensive audits tailored for public entities. Participation in such procurement could enhance visibility and foster relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

PO-000616 - Office of the Public Guardian

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a195f5-8359-4f1c-a1a6-c3e7a88e85e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2016 - 8 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | BDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2017 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a195f5-8359-4f1c-a1a6-c3e7a88e85e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a195f5-8359-4f1c-a1a6-c3e7a88e85e5
  21st April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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