--- title: "CNPP Auditor Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fb0e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fb0e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fb0e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fb0e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY" published: "2021-11-29" --- # CNPP Auditor Services Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fb0e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fb0e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fb0e.json) ## Summary The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is currently seeking tenders for "CNPP Auditor Services" in the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services category. This procurement process is classified under the open method and is at the active tender stage. The deadline for submission of bids is 7th January 2022, with the contract value estimated at £400,000. The audit will cover the financial statements for the Plan as of 31 March and requires coordination with various stakeholders, including planning meetings in early February and weekly calls during the audit preparation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and accounting services. Companies with expertise in UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) and experience in pension-related audits would be particularly well-suited to compete. The structured audit tasks, including the critical meeting attendance and timely report submissions, suggest that firms capable of demonstrating thorough knowledge and experience in similar audits will stand to benefit significantly from this contract with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. ## Notice Audit of the Plan financial statements as at 31 March year end prepared in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice ('GAAP), the Pensions Act 1995 and the Pensions Statement of Recommended Practice ('SORP'). Audit of the Trustee's Statement about Contributions for the year ended 31 March against the Pension Act 1995 requirements and the latest Schedules of Contributions, including contact with all contributing employers. An additional core task once every three years (next due in 2022) is: Audit of the Plan's Trustee Company financial statements as at 31 March year end prepared in accordance with UK GAAP. There is usually a planning meeting with the main administrator and the Secretariat each January. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The core tasks each year are: Audit of the Plan financial statements as at 31 March year end prepared in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice ('GAAP), the Pensions Act 1995 and the Pensions Statement of Recommended Practice ('SORP'). Audit of the Trustee's Statement about Contributions for the year ended 31 March against the Pension Act 1995 requirements and the latest Schedules of Contributions, including contact with all contributing employers. An additional core task once every three years (next due in 2022) is: Audit of the Plan's Trustee Company financial statements as at 31 March year end prepared in accordance with UK GAAP. There is usually a planning meeting with the main administrator and the Secretariat each January. For 2022 only, after appointment of the auditor in early-February 2022 this meeting should be held as soon as possible. Following this the auditor should prepare the audit scope and strategy plan for sign-off at the April Trustee Board Meeting, which they will also be expected to attend. Throughout the audit completion and accounts preparation period the Secretariat, auditor and lead administrator have weekly calls to ensure the preparation is on track and any issues or queries can be raised and addressed in a timely manner. The audit reports should be ready for sign-off (together with an audit highlights memorandum) no later than the October Trustee Board Meeting, which the auditor will be expected to attend. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029597-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | £400,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY | | Locality | MOOR ROW | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA24 3HU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees | | Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2021 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029597-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.justice.gov.uk - http://www.nda.gov.uk - https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=15290&B=SELLAFIELD - https://www.gov.uk/government/case-studies/shared-services-alliance-ssa-for-nuclear-decommissioning-estate ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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