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title: "CPT_25_21 - BBC Group 2024-25 GT resource and pension support"
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# CPT_25_21 - BBC Group 2024-25 GT resource and pension support

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbaeff42-d6dc-454e-877b-2e5ff34b0f0e

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## Summary

The National Audit Office has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "CPT_25_21 - BBC Group 2024-25 GT resource and pension support." This contract pertains to the industry category of Financial Auditing Services, specifically under CPV code 79212100. The contract, awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP, involves providing contractor support for audit team members with media industry experience for the 2024-25 audits of the BBC Group, as well as actuarial expertise for BBC's pension scheme liabilities. The procurement adhered to a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with significant dates including the contract period from 1 March 2025 to 1 September 2025. The tender location is specified as London, United Kingdom, with the contract value reaching £283,896.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing and actuarial services, particularly those with experience in the media sector. Grant Thornton UK LLP, a large-scale company, successfully secured the contract, indicating the project requires substantial expertise, potentially opening avenues for other firms to provide subcontractual support or future collaborations in similar frameworks. The suitability criteria highlight an advantageous position for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with public sector contracts, supporting their growth and presence in the competitive market landscape. Businesses in the finance and consultancy sectors with relevant framework qualifications would be well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for expansion and establishing strategic industry partnerships.

## Notice

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract under Crown Commercial Services, Management Consultancy Framework 3, Lot 4 - Finance for : Contractor support - Audit team members with media industry experience to work on the 2024-25 audits across the BBC Group. Pension liability valuation - Actuarial expertise to assist on the 2024-25 audit of BBC's pension scheme liabilities. The contract is for 6 months starting on 1 March 2025 and will expire on 1 September 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c36be4-113d-4e4a-88ae-0e2c142eb527 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £283,896 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £283,896 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c36be4-113d-4e4a-88ae-0e2c142eb527

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c36be4-113d-4e4a-88ae-0e2c142eb527
  6th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nao.org.uk

## Provenance

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