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# Specialist Audit Services Framework

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f25988e5-1eb1-488e-8d74-0ff4ce04f0ea

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) is seeking to establish a Specialist Audit Services Framework through an open procurement process. This contract, valued at £6,972,100, encompasses accounting, auditing, and fiscal services and is organised into three lots: Pensions, Property, and Digital Financial Audit. The contract period is set to run from 7th December 2021 to 6th December 2025, with the award for this procurement process made on 25th November 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in accounting and audit services, particularly those that are SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that possess expertise in financial management and reporting, as well as those capable of delivering high-quality audit solutions, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Participation in this framework can enhance a firm's reputation and secure a long-term partnership with a leading public body, thereby contributing to sustained business growth.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK's independent public spending watchdog. We support Parliament in holding government to account and we help to improve public services through our high-quality audits. The NAO's Specialist Audit Service Framework is a fundamental part of being able to carry out our purpose and achieve our objectives. We are looking for firms who we can work in partnership with to ensure the delivery of high-quality audits which support effective accountability and lead to better financial reporting and financial management by public bodies. Our contract is divided into 3 Lots *Lot 1 - Pensions *Lot 2 - Property *Lots 3 - Digital Financial Audit For more information on this framework please access www.delta-esourcing.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686999b8-6dc5-4033-b4c1-635f52698248 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2021 - 6 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,972,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,972,100 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AZETS; DELOITTE; ERNST & YOUNG; KPMG; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 26 May 2022 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686999b8-6dc5-4033-b4c1-635f52698248

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686999b8-6dc5-4033-b4c1-635f52698248
  26th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=646233612
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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