CPT_26_32 Audit and Accounting Information

National Audit Office

Published: Sep 15, 2026

Updated: Sep 15, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, audit and accounting, environment and climate, education and training and legal services sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 500,000.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) intends to procure an online subscription service that provides authoritative, current audit, accounting and financial-reporting information to support technical research, professional judgement and consistent audit delivery. The service is expected to support approximately 600 users across the Financial Audit Service Line. The required service is expected to include: • comprehensive access to relevant audit, accounting and financial-reporting standards, guidance, commentary and technical updates; • coverage of UK GAAP, IFRS, international auditing standards, corporate reporting requirements and relevant sustainability reporting standards; • prompt updates reflecting changes to standards, legislation, regulation and guidance; • effective online research functionality, including search, filtering, linking and document access; • an organisation-wide licensing model that supports the required user population without avoidable access barriers; • secure online or SaaS delivery compatible with the NAO's technology environment; • implementation support, user guidance, training and ongoing customer support; and • clear information about any AI-enabled functionality, controls, limitations, data use, optionality and pricing. The anticipated contract term is three years, with two optional one-year extensions. The estimated maximum value is £600,000 including VAT over the full potential five-year term. The final scope, commercial model, contract value and procurement documents will be informed by market engagement and the subsequent competitive procurement exercise. This notice does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to procure.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 087292-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About National Audit Office

National Audit Office has issued 149 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 143 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Consulting, and Audit, Accounting & Risk. 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: September 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £500,000 - £500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 087292-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

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 Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.