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Published 15 Aug 2025, 11:11 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Framework for the provision of internal audit and finance services

Official notice

Authority: The Crown Estate (Central government)

Framework agreement11 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: London (UKI)
Framework ceiling (notional)£6,000,000total for 11 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 30 Sept 2025awarded 20 Apr 2026
Award (standstill) to BDO LLP +8 more11 awards
Framework period 4 yrsends 31 Oct 2029 · starts 1 Nov 2025

What is being bought11 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Crown Estate sought to establish an internal audit and finance services framework across 11 lots.

CPV: Internal audit services · Statutory audit services · Tax consultancy services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
13 bids on the busiest of 11 lots · 9 suppliers appointed
Framework period
4 yrs from 1 Nov 2025
Published description of the framework

Please see ITT documentation.

Lots and requirements (11)Procurement structure

11 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Financial and Accounting Advisory Projects, and Tax advisory ProjectsAwarded 4 yrsSMEPublished value£124,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs)Value: £124,000 exc. VAT · £148,800 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligible
79212200 Internal audit services79212300 Statutory audit services79221000 Tax consultancy services
Lot #2Tax Advisory and Financial Advisory 'Helplines'Awarded 4 yrsSMEPublished value£120,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs)Value: £120,000 exc. VAT · £144,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligible
79212200 Internal audit services79212300 Statutory audit services79221000 Tax consultancy services
Lot #3Corporate and Income Tax ComplianceAwarded 4 yrsSMEPublished value£360,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs)Value: £360,000 exc. VAT · £432,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligible
79212200 Internal audit services79212300 Statutory audit services79221000 Tax consultancy services
Lot #4Service Charge AuditsAwarded 4 yrsSMEPublished value£2,484,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs)Value: £2,484,000 exc. VAT · £2,980,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligible
79212200 Internal audit services79212300 Statutory audit services79221000 Tax consultancy services
Lot #5Sustainability Audit and AssuranceAwarded 4 yrsSMEPublished value£480,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs)Value: £480,000 exc. VAT · £576,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligible
79212200 Internal audit services79212300 Statutory audit services79221000 Tax consultancy services
Lot #6Sustainability Reporting Advisory and ProjectsAwarded 4 yrsSMEPublished value£200,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs)Value: £200,000 exc. VAT · £240,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligible
79212200 Internal audit services79212300 Statutory audit services79221000 Tax consultancy services
Lot #7Sustainability Reporting Helpline & TrainingAwarded 4 yrsSMEPublished value£20,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs)Value: £20,000 exc. VAT · £24,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligible
79212200 Internal audit services79212300 Statutory audit services79221000 Tax consultancy services
Lot #8Internal Audit and Risk Management AssuranceAwarded 4 yrsSMEPublished value£1,800,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs)Value: £1,800,000 exc. VAT · £2,160,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligible
79212200 Internal audit services79212300 Statutory audit services79221000 Tax consultancy services
Lot #9Financial Crime Compliance Advisory EngagementsAwarded 4 yrsSMEPublished value£400,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs)Value: £400,000 exc. VAT · £480,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligible
79212200 Internal audit services79212300 Statutory audit services79221000 Tax consultancy services
Lot #10Ad hoc Forensic InvestigationsAwarded 4 yrsSMEPublished value£80,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs)Value: £80,000 exc. VAT · £96,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligible
79212200 Internal audit services79212300 Statutory audit services79221000 Tax consultancy services
Lot #11Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap auditAwarded 4 yrsSMEPublished value£186,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs)Value: £186,000 exc. VAT · £223,200 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligible
79212200 Internal audit services79212300 Statutory audit services79221000 Tax consultancy services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 11 lots
Quality: 60%Price: 30%Social value: 10%
Published award criteria (3)
  • Quality
  • Social value
  • Price
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Framework for the provision of internal audit and finance services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
15 Aug 2025, 11:11 BST
Last source update
20 Apr 2026, 13:25 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 15 Oct 2025
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-049051
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Internal audit servicesStatutory audit servicesTax consultancy services
Delivery area
London (UKI)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588bd Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Electronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Appointment period ends
30 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
12 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b… ↗

Timeline

15 Aug 2025 → 29 Apr 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    15 Aug 2025, 11:11 BST
  2. Clarification questions by
    12 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period ends393 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    30 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
  4. Award decision expected by377 days ago
    15 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
  5. Contract starts361 days ago
    1 Nov 2025
  6. Assessment summaries sent191 days ago
    20 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
  7. Latest notice published191 days ago
    20 Apr 2026, 13:25 BST
  8. Standstill ends181 days ago
    29 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Aug 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    15 Aug 2025, 11:11 BST
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    15 Aug 2025, 15:09 BST
    UK4
  3. Contract award notice published
    20 Apr 2026, 13:25 BST
    UK6
  4. Status changed to complete
    20 Apr 2026, 13:25 BST
  5. Contract signature expected
    30 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
Published amendments (1)

Please note that the documents are available at: https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/71003

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 911 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 133 from SMEs · busiest of 11 lots
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Financial and Accounting Advisory Projects, and Tax advisory Projects1 award
Deloitte, GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP, S&W Partners LLP30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030£124,00020 Apr 2026standstill to 29 Apr 2026Standstill
Lot 2 · Tax Advisory and Financial Advisory 'Helplines'1 award
Deloitte30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030£120,00020 Apr 2026standstill to 29 Apr 2026Standstill
Lot 3 · Corporate and Income Tax Compliance1 award
Deloitte30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030£360,00020 Apr 2026standstill to 29 Apr 2026Standstill
Lot 4 · Service Charge Audits1 award
BDO LLP30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030£2,484,00020 Apr 2026standstill to 29 Apr 2026Standstill
Lot 5 · Sustainability Audit and Assurance1 award
Faithful+Gould30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030£480,00020 Apr 2026standstill to 29 Apr 2026Standstill
Lot 6 · Sustainability Reporting Advisory and Projects1 award
DNV Services UK Limited, Deloitte, Ernst and Young LLP30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030£200,00020 Apr 2026standstill to 29 Apr 2026Standstill
Lot 7 · Sustainability Reporting Helpline & Training1 award
Deloitte30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030£20,00020 Apr 2026standstill to 29 Apr 2026Standstill
Lot 8 · Internal Audit and Risk Management Assurance1 award
Ernst and Young LLP30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030£1,800,00020 Apr 2026standstill to 29 Apr 2026Standstill
Lot 9 · Financial Crime Compliance Advisory Engagements1 award
Deloitte, Ernst and Young LLP30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030£400,00020 Apr 2026standstill to 29 Apr 2026Standstill
Lot 10 · Ad hoc Forensic Investigations1 award
Deloitte, KPMG30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030£80,00020 Apr 2026standstill to 29 Apr 2026Standstill
Lot 11 · Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap audit1 award
EARTHOOD UK LIMITED30 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2030£186,00020 Apr 2026standstill to 29 Apr 2026Standstill

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Financial and Accounting Advisory Projects, and Tax advisory Projects10final-stage tenders00—
2 · Tax Advisory and Financial Advisory 'Helplines'5final-stage tenders00—
3 · Corporate and Income Tax Compliance11final-stage tenders00—
4 · Service Charge Audits2final-stage tenders · 3 at stage one00—
5 · Sustainability Audit and Assurance9final-stage tenders20—
6 · Sustainability Reporting Advisory and Projects10final-stage tenders10—
7 · Sustainability Reporting Helpline & Training10final-stage tenders00—
8 · Internal Audit and Risk Management Assurance10final-stage tenders · 11 at stage one30—
9 · Financial Crime Compliance Advisory Engagements9final-stage tenders · 10 at stage one20—
10 · Ad hoc Forensic Investigations13final-stage tenders · 15 at stage one30—
11 · Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap audit9final-stage tenders · 10 at stage one20—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The Crown Estate

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PYYN-4743-GYVQ 1 St James Market, London, London, SW1Y 4AHContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

9 commercial parties on the notice
  • ATKINSRÉALIS PPS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02236832GB-PPON: PDNP-9276-LBPG Woodcote Grove, Epsom, South East, KT18 5BWContact email
  • BDO LLPFramework contractorGB-COH: OC305127GB-PPON: PMQV-8736-WMJD 55 Baker Street, London, London, W1U 7EUContact email
  • DELOITTE LLPFramework contractorGB-COH: OC303675GB-PPON: PQZJ-4654-XTJY 1 New Street Square, London, London, EC4A 3HQContact email
  • DNV SERVICES UK LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 01503799GB-PPON: PLGX-5875-TXBX 5TH FLOOR, VIVO BUILDING 30 STAMFORD STREET, London, London, SE1 9LQContact email
  • EARTHOOD UK LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 13622873GB-PPON: PJPH-9797-WVGP 56 Guildford Street, Chertsey, South East, KT16 9BEContact email
  • ERNST & YOUNG LLPFramework contractorGB-COH: OC300001GB-PPON: PMLW-7292-ZXTL 1 More London Place, London, London, SE1 2AFContact email
  • GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLPFramework contractorGB-COH: OC454533GB-PPON: PPLQ-5161-PCVN 8 Finsbury Circus, London, London, EC2M 7EAContact email
  • KPMG LLPFramework contractorGB-COH: OC301540GB-PPON: PMGV-6254-LTTL 15 Canada Square, London, London, E14 5GLContact email
  • S&W PARTNERS LLPFramework contractorGB-COH: OC369631GB-PPON: PYQH-9312-LNQJ 45 Gresham Street, London, London, EC2V 7BGContact email

Official documents & specifications (14)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

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