Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
National Audit Office
157-197 Buckingham Palace Road
Victoria
SW1W 9SP
UK
Contact person: Central Procurement Team
Telephone: +44 2077987000
E-mail: nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nao.org.uk/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: National Audit Office
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Financial Audit and Assurance Services Contract
Reference number: GEN_20_22
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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 Financial Audit Contract is a fundamental part of being able to carry out our purpose and achieve our objectives. We are partnering with supplier firms 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 11 Lots which all contain named audits as well as additional services and training and development. The NAO’s Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) retains overall responsibility for signing the audit opinion and issuing the audit certificate. The NAO will work with supplier firms to ensure audit engagements are carried out in line with the relevant standards and quality expectations.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
39 009 747.80
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Charities
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot contains charities. The NAO’s audit portfolio includes a number of charities. These charities are generally bodies performing charitable functions within a Departmental Group or overseen by a Department, where these charitable functions coincide with the functions of the Sponsor Department. The charities included in this Lot covers museums in both the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Ministry of Defence (MoD) area.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 80%
Cost criterion: Pricing Schedule
/ Weighting: 20%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Pensions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot includes a number of Pension bodies. The pensions bodies are some of the most significant public sector pension schemes which would be suited to suppliers with actuarial and pensions audit expertise. Pension schemes are the biggest liability in the Whole of Government Account and are therefore under a significant level of scrutiny as to their valuation when informing overall government fiscal policy. The Pension Protection Fund is a statutory public corporation who are responsible for protecting people with an eligible defined benefit pension when an employer becomes insolvent.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 80%
Cost criterion: Pricing Schedule
/ Weighting: 20%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Education
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The bodies within this lot all support the delivery of government policy around Education in the UK, including bodies both sponsored by the Department for Education as well as non ministerial departments.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 80%
Cost criterion: Pricing Schedule
/ Weighting: 20%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Health
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The bodies in this lot all support the delivery of government policy around healthcare in England and Wales.. Many of the bodies play an important role in the regulation of medicines, healthcare and healthcare products. NHS Resolution handles negligence claims on behalf of the members of its indemnity schemes - NHS organisations, independent sector providers of NHS care in England and beneficiaries of state-backed indemnity for general practice. This leads to it accounting for liabilities in relation to clinical negligence, one of the most significant liabilities across government.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 80%
Cost criterion: Pricing Schedule
/ Weighting: 20%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The bodies within this Lot support the delivery of Defra’s environmental agenda. Several bodies within this lot include significant estimates in relation to the valuation of PPE and land and buildings.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 80%
Cost criterion: Pricing Schedule
/ Weighting: 20%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and Transport
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
BEIS and Transport are Department Group audits falling within the NAO’s Infrastructure Group and so are aligned under the same business management processes. Several bodies within this Lot collect significant levels of income through levies or fees, and so an additional Trust Statement is prepared and audited that details income collected under this legislation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 80%
Cost criterion: Pricing Schedule
/ Weighting: 20%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Home Office and Ministry of Defence
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Home Office and the Ministry of Defence are Department Group audits falling within the NAO’s Society Group and so are aligned under the same business management processes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 80%
Cost criterion: Pricing Schedule
/ Weighting: 20%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Society
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Ministry of Justice and the Department for Digital, Media, Culture and Sport are Department Group audits falling within the NAO’s Society Group and so are aligned under the same business management processes.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 80%
Cost criterion: Pricing Schedule
/ Weighting: 20%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Centre
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
These audits fall within the NAO’s Centre Group and so are aligned under the same business management processes. These organisations have a crucial role to play in debt and cash management for the UK Government.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 80%
Cost criterion: Pricing Schedule
/ Weighting: 20%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Crown Estate and British Film Institute
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Crown Estate is one of our most high profile clients with a varied portfolio of investment and development of lands and holdings to generate revenue for HM Treasury.
For BFI, they carry out a diverse range of activities to meet its charitable objects. Expertise in valuation of investment property in the retail and environment sectors, and expertise in auditing complex valuations accounted for under IFRS 9.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 80%
Cost criterion: Pricing Schedule
/ Weighting: 20%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Devolved Activity
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
These bodies are responsible for the representation of devolved affairs in HM Government, facilitating the smooth operation of devolution, liaising between the UK Government and these governments and the administering of certain reserved matters of government relating to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The National Lottery Community Fund provides grant support to community projects across the entire UK.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 80%
Cost criterion: Pricing Schedule
/ Weighting: 20%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 000-004176
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Charities
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deloitte LLP
OC 303675
1 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3HQ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 049 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Pensions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deloitte LLP
OC 303675
1 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3HQ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 448 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Education
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ernst & Young LLP
OC300001
1 More London
London
SE1 2AF
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 795 006.50
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Health
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
OC301540
15 Canada Square
London
E14 5GL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 523 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: DEFRA
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ernst & Young LLP
OC300001
1 More London
London
SE1 2AF
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 396 686.50
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: BEIS and Transport
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
OC301540
15 Canada Square
London
E14 5GL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 771 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Home Office and MoD
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Azets Audit Services Limited
06365189
Churchill House, 59 Lichfield Street
Walsall
WS4 2BX
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 684 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Society
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deloitte LLP
OC 303675
1 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3HQ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 217 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Title: Centre
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
OC301540
15 Canada Square
London
E14 5GL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 083 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Title: Crown Estate and BFI
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mazars LLP
OC308299
Tower Bridge House, St Katharine’s Way
London
E1W 1DD
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 995 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Title: Devolved
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ernst & Young LLP
OC300001
1 More London
London
SE1 2AF
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 046 054.80
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=650677019
GO Reference: GO-20211215-PRO-19396849
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
National Audit Office
157 - 197 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria
London
SW1W 9SP
UK
Telephone: +44 2077987000
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.nao.org.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/12/2021