--- title: "Link to tender" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d4f4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d4f4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d4f4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d4f4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DESNZ" published: "2025-01-21" --- # Link to tender Buyer: DESNZ Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d4f4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d4f4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d4f4.json) ## Summary The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is initiating a tender process for auditing services under the CCS Framework RM6188: Audit & Assurance Services Framework. This contract, valued at £5 million, spans an initial period of two years with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The primary focus is on performing Due Diligence Assessments (DDAs), Central Assurance Assessments (CAAs), Headquarter Assessments (HQAs), and adverse media and reputational risk assessments for organisations involved in DESNZ, Defra, and FCDO's International Climate Finance and Overseas Development Assistance programming. The procurement method is selective, and the tender submission deadline is 17 February 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and assurance services. Companies with expertise in due diligence and risk assessments, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements and funding protocols, would find this contract highly suitable. The substantial contract value and the potential for a four-year engagement provide a stable opportunity for businesses to collaborate with a lead government ministry, thus fostering growth, credibility, and government sector experience. ## Notice Call off competition using CCS Framework RM6188: Audit & Assurance Services Framework. The initial contract value is PS2.5m for 2 years with option to extend by a further two years and a value of PS2.5m. The Department for Energy Security, and Net Zero (DESNZ) requires a Supplier to undertake the following on an ad hoc basis: Due Diligence Assessments (DDA), as explained in paragraph 3.1, of those organisations selected by Defra and FCDO to deliver new projects for DESNZ International Climate Finance (ICF), Defra ICF, FCDO ICF, and Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) programming. Central Assurance Assessments (CAA), of those organisations selected by DESNZ, Defra and FCDO to deliver new projects for these organisations' ICF and ODA programming. Headquarter Assessments (HQA), of those organisations selected by DESNZ, Defra and FCDO to deliver new projects for these organisations' ICF and ODA programming. Adverse media and reputational risk assessment of those organisations or individuals selected by DESNZ, Defra or FCDO. DESNZ has an existing contract with a supplier for delivery with a similar scope of works as this procurement, which will expire in January 2025. The requirement procured through this competition is for the above services to be delivered over a new two-year period with two possible one-year extension at the same rates provided during Tendering. DDAs help inform the decision on the suitability of an organisation as a partner to deliver programme or project objectives, and whether DESNZ, Defra, and FCDO's accounting officers are sufficiently protected in relation to the use of public funds. DDAs inform the decisions on the appropriateness of the organisation, their expected effectiveness, their capacity and capability, the risk of failure to deliver, and if necessary, mitigating actions that can be taken. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Call off competition using CCS Framework RM6188: Audit & Assurance Services Framework. The initial contract value is PS2.5m for 2 years with option to extend by a further two years and a value of PS2.5m. The Department for Energy Security, and Net Zero (DESNZ) requires a Supplier to undertake the following on an ad hoc basis: Due Diligence Assessments (DDA), as explained in paragraph 3.1, of those organisations selected by Defra and FCDO to deliver new projects for DESNZ International Climate Finance (ICF), Defra ICF, FCDO ICF, and Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) programming. Central Assurance Assessments (CAA), of those organisations selected by DESNZ, Defra and FCDO to deliver new projects for these organisations' ICF and ODA programming. Headquarter Assessments (HQA), of those organisations selected by DESNZ, Defra and FCDO to deliver new projects for these organisations' ICF and ODA programming. Adverse media and reputational risk assessment of those organisations or individuals selected by DESNZ, Defra or FCDO. DESNZ has an existing contract with a supplier for delivery with a similar scope of works as this procurement, which will expire in January 2025. The requirement procured through this competition is for the above services to be delivered over a new two-year period with two possible one-year extension at the same rates provided during Tendering. DDAs help inform the decision on the suitability of an organisation as a partner to deliver programme or project objectives, and whether DESNZ, Defra, and FCDO's accounting officers are sufficiently protected in relation to the use of public funds. DDAs inform the decisions on the appropriateness of the organisation, their expected effectiveness, their capacity and capability, the risk of failure to deliver, and if necessary, mitigating actions that can be taken. Renewal: Two optional 1-year extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001997-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | DESNZ | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2025 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001997-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59347 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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