Defra audit scientific expertise 22-24
About This Opportunity
Defra audit scientific — consulting services contract awarded in United Kingdom by National Audit Office. Awarded to JAMES HUTTON LTD (GBP 111K, Mar 2022).
This is a consulting contract in the audit and accounting, environment and climate and water and sanitation sectors, with a focus on Water Supply. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 110,728.
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 (NAO) awarded a contract to James Hutton Institute who would be providing 3 audits cycles (21/22, 22/23, 23/24) with appropriate scientific expertise to enable sufficient appropriate evidence for the Defra audit of the foot and mouth disease and metal mine water treatment liabilities.
The contract commenced on Friday 1st April 2022 to Wednesday 31st December 2025.. CPV: Financial auditing services (79212100). Procedure: Single tender action (below threshold). Suitable for SMEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on October 3, 2025. Last refreshed 9 days ago. Reference: C-2465. 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
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 Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference C-2465 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to JAMES HUTTON LTD. 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?
JAMES HUTTON LTD was awarded the contract for £110,728. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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