CPT_23_02 Financial Audit Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services

National Audit Office

Published: Nov 4, 2025

Updated: Jun 14, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Allen Lane Limited — £3,117,807

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About This Opportunity

United Kingdom contract award (audit & accounting): CPT_23_02 Financial Audit. By National Audit Office. Awarded to Allen Lane Limited (GBP 3.1M, Nov 2023).

This is a consulting contract in the audit and accounting and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on External Audit and Financial Regulation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 12.1 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the audit and accounting sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract to the selected supplier Allen Lane Limited to deliver Financial Audit Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services which support the NAO's permanent and temporary audit staffing needs.
The service will be divided into two lots: - Lot 1 Financial Audit Temporary Recruitment Services, Lot 2 Financial Audit Permanent Recruitment Services

The total contract value awarded to Allen Lane Limited is (£3,117,807) based on Lot 1 value of £2,850,000 and Lot 2 value of £267,807 including VAT over an initial period of two years including 2, 12-month extensions.

As of November 2025, the contract has been extended for 12 months from Friday 12th December 2025 to Friday 11th December 2026.. CPV: Recruitment services (79600000). Procedure: Open procedure (above threshold). Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on November 4, 2025. Last refreshed 11 days ago. Reference: CPT_23_02 Financial Audit Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About National Audit Office

National Audit Office has issued 117 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 113 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Audit, Accounting & Risk, and Consulting. Tenders span 2 countries including Malta and United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and Malta eTenders. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference CPT_23_02 Financial Audit Temporary and Permanent Recruitment Services when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Allen Lane Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by National Audit Office in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Audit, Accounting & Risk sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Allen Lane Limited was awarded the contract for £3,117,807. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.