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title: "Digital Comparison Tools Scheme Audit Services"
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# Digital Comparison Tools Scheme Audit Services

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df7b1cc1-5f6a-49fb-b714-c870e8f2bdb5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Ofcom, the regulatory authority for the communications sector in the UK, seeking independent technical auditing services for its Digital Comparison Tools Scheme. The open procedure tender, titled "Digital Comparison Tools Scheme Audit Services," was published on 18th November 2020, with a submission deadline set for 14th December 2020. The total contract value is £180,000, and it is classified under the industry category of accounting and auditing services. The contract period is expected to commence on 15th February 2021 and extend until 29th February 2024, with delivery locations centred in London, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and related services, particularly those with experience in evaluating comparison tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to accommodate their capabilities. Companies equipped to provide thorough technical assessments and compliance evaluations in accordance with Ofcom’s criteria will find this a fitting opportunity to expand their portfolio and client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Ofcom has a requirement for an independent technical auditor of Ofcom's voluntary accreditation scheme ('the scheme') for Digital Comparison Tools As a minimum, the external technical auditing service must deliver the following: - Organisational experience of conducting similar audits of comparison services or similar - The ability and expertise to come up with an approach to carry out technical audits that assess whether DCTs would meet the criteria set out in our October 2020 Statement and summarised in this ITT - The ability to re-assess any existing DCT scheme members, and assess any new candidate DCTs that apply to join the scheme, and the expertise to determine if these DCTs can demonstrate that they meet the accreditation criteria as set out in our October 2020 Statement and summarised in this ITT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ecc5fe6-52d5-4d44-8fcb-780949f70cb8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2020 at 07:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ecc5fe6-52d5-4d44-8fcb-780949f70cb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ecc5fe6-52d5-4d44-8fcb-780949f70cb8
  18th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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