--- title: "Financial Audit and Assurance Services Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1952645-9acc-4ffc-9b6c-8b8ff263edff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1952645-9acc-4ffc-9b6c-8b8ff263edff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1952645-9acc-4ffc-9b6c-8b8ff263edff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1952645-9acc-4ffc-9b6c-8b8ff263edff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE" published: "2026-07-14" --- # Financial Audit and Assurance Services Contract Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1952645-9acc-4ffc-9b6c-8b8ff263edff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1952645-9acc-4ffc-9b6c-8b8ff263edff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1952645-9acc-4ffc-9b6c-8b8ff263edff.json) ## Summary The National Audit Office has issued a tender titled "Financial Audit and Assurance Services Contract" under the active procurement stage, classified in the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry. This procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, involves modifications to previously awarded contracts under procurement reference GEN_20_22 to increase contract value by £9.6 million and extend existing arrangements. The contract, supporting statutory responsibilities, originally spans from 2nd August 2021 to 31st July 2026. Delivery locations include the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the UK, ensuring comprehensive coverage. The tender, published on 14th July 2026, focuses on healthcare policy-supporting bodies across England and Wales. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the auditing and financial services sector to engage with a prestigious institution like the National Audit Office. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given its classification as suitable. It offers a valuable chance to expand service offerings and establish long-term relationships by providing vital audit services to manage substantial government liabilities, notably in healthcare regulation. Companies with expertise in financial audit and assurance, particularly those familiar with the regulatory landscape within the UK and connected territories, would be well-placed to compete for and potentially benefit from this business growth opportunity. ## Notice Modification Notice Original description: The bodies in this lot all support the delivery of government policy around healthcare in England and Wales.. Many of the bodies play an important role in the regulation of medicines, healthcare and healthcare products. NHS Resolution handles negligence claims on behalf of the members of its indemnity schemes - NHS organisations, independent sector providers of NHS care in England and beneficiaries of state-backed indemnity for general practice. This leads to it accounting for liabilities in relation to clinical negligence, one of the most significant liabilities across government. Description of the modifications The Financial Audit and Assurance Services contracts awarded under procurement reference GEN_20_22 have been modified to increase the overall contract value by PS9.6 million and extend the existing arrangements. The modification ensures continuity of audit and assurance services and supports the National Audit Office in meeting its statutory responsibilities. The nature, scope and objectives of the contracts remain unchanged. Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor: Additional audit and assurance services are required from the original contractors to ensure continuity of statutory audit delivery. Changing contractors at this stage would cause significant inconvenience, duplication of costs and disruption to audit planning, delivery and quality assurance. The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contracts and the increase remains below 50% of the original contract value. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407dcc77-6d95-49b6-986d-130d1ff44323 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £39,009,747 | | 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE | | Locality | VICTORIA | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2026 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407dcc77-6d95-49b6-986d-130d1ff44323 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407dcc77-6d95-49b6-986d-130d1ff44323 14th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1049446412 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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