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Opportunity overview

Call off competition using CCS Framework RM6188: Audit & Assurance Services Framework. The initial contract value is £2.5m for 2 years with option to extend by a further two years and a value of £2.5m. 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.

Classification

  • CPV79212000 — Auditing services

Lots

  • Call off competition using CCS Framework RM6188: Audit & Assurance Services Framework. The initial contract value is £2.5m for 2 years with option to extend by a further two years and a value of £2.5m. 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.£5m

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04d4f4
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Tender Period

Ends
17 Feb 2025, 12:00

Classification

Id
79212000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Auditing services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
1

Type

document

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Call off competition using CCS Framework RM6188: Audit & Assurance Services Framework. The initial contract value is £2.5m for 2 years with option to extend by a further two years and a value of £2.5m. 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.

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
Two optional 1-year extensions.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
26
Minimum Candidates
26

Contract period

Duration In Days
720

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Selection criteria

Description
Restricted to Lot 4 of the Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS) (RM6188).

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-94078
Name
DESNZ

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
DESNZ

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-569
Name
Cabinet Office

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Cabinet Office

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UK · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

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