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title: "Project Athena - Forensic Accountant Expert Witness"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d2b3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PENSIONS REGULATOR"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# Project Athena - Forensic Accountant Expert Witness

Buyer: THE PENSIONS REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d2b3

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## Summary

The Pensions Regulator, based in Brighton, UK, recently completed a procurement process titled 'Project Athena – Forensic Accountant Expert Witness'. This procurement, in the services category, focused on acquiring forensic accountant services to analyse complex financial evidence for criminal proceedings. Contract details were finalised on 8th July 2026, and the active contract began on 10th July 2026, running for a year with the option for renewal, if necessary, until July 2031. The procurement method was limited competition, relevant for below-threshold contracts, and fell under public authority - central government jurisdiction. Grant Thornton UK Advisory and Tax LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was awarded the contract as the main supplier, offering services classified under accounting, auditing, and fiscal disciplines.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic accounting to leverage their expertise in challenging criminal cases, potentially leading to further engagements or references in similar fields. Companies with capabilities in delivering detailed financial analyses, court report preparation, and expert witness presentations can benefit the most. Additionally, those skilled in adapting to the evolving needs of complex public authority requests would find this a beneficial avenue for growth. Engaging in such government contracts not only enhances a firm's portfolio but also strengthens its standing in the professional community.

## Notice

Services for forensic accountant expert to analyse evidence of complex flow of money in relation to crimial proceedings case, provide report and ability to present report as evidence at court. Following Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996; Part 19 of the Criminal Procedure Rules; Chapter 7 of the Criminal Practice Directions 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070027-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PENSIONS REGULATOR |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 6AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Preston Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY AND TAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 08:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070027-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070027-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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