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title: "Auditing compliance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015"
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# Auditing compliance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df5a84e6-c050-4c12-9e4a-0f3213b8205a

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## Summary

The Home Office has initiated a tender process for "Auditing compliance with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015". This procurement falls under the category of research and development services, specifically focusing on auditing services. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period having ended on 22 March 2019. The contract is set to commence on 2 April 2019 and conclude on 24 May 2019, with a total estimated value of £25,000. Interested parties needed to submit their correspondence and tender submissions to the designated email, CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector entities (VCSEs), to engage in vital compliance auditing services. Companies with expertise in auditing, legal compliance related to modern slavery, and consultancy in supply chain transparency are well-positioned to compete for future similar contracts. Engaging in such tenders can enhance a firm's visibility and contribute to the sustainability and ethical operations within their industries.

## Notice

Not Awarded - Procurement Terminated The Home Office is seeking an organisation to support it undertake an audit of compliance with Section 54 of the Act. In addition to whether organisations' Modern Slavery Statements meet the 'minimum legal requirements' stipulated in Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act, it will also consider whether the Statements meet the key standards set out in Home Office's statutory guidance 'Transparency in Supply Chains etc A Practical Guide'. All correspondence including the Tender Submission to be sent to; CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0afff75f-4ad5-4ee3-983b-086ba9287789 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2019 - 24 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUPPLIER NOT AWARDED - PROCUREMENT TERMINATED. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 9 May 2019 at 14:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0afff75f-4ad5-4ee3-983b-086ba9287789
- 9 May 2019 at 14:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0afff75f-4ad5-4ee3-983b-086ba9287789
- 9 May 2019 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0afff75f-4ad5-4ee3-983b-086ba9287789
- 5 Mar 2019 at 09:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e16bc40e-6740-4743-859b-45bc56af5206
- 4 Mar 2019 at 16:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e16bc40e-6740-4743-859b-45bc56af5206
- 4 Mar 2019 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e16bc40e-6740-4743-859b-45bc56af5206

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0afff75f-4ad5-4ee3-983b-086ba9287789
  9th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e16bc40e-6740-4743-859b-45bc56af5206
  5th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6d55adc-2421-48a9-b042-1ede212040c1
  Tender Documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bddaa1de-fe4b-44cf-a0e0-46814ef2373a
  Tender Documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7941859e-a6e2-40c2-a655-9702e27d7095
  Tender Documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6ea9b9a-cfa8-4eb9-9434-e6a7fc4b7447
  Tedner Documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d6ed23c-5c17-4367-9fdd-dad9d601904d
  Tender Documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95849de9-f523-4b6d-bc1c-0fb0fd438d79
  Tender Documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/afc25fbc-b9a8-4244-9109-f6980cee56b0
  Tender Documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/974e32d4-ebd5-46f1-a05d-6f462ae57c44
  Tender Documents

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