Provision of Contractor and Specialist Support for BBC Group Audits
National Audit Office · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Contractor and Specialist Support for BBC Group Audits
Awarded 31 Mar 2024
Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£193,900.00
SupplierGrant Thornton UK LLP
AgencyNational Audit Office
RegionLondon
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 2y 3mo ago4mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expired 30 July 2024
About
The National Audit Office awarded a contract to Grant Thornton UK LLP for contractor and specialist support for the 2023-24 audits across the BBC Group.
The contract included audit team members with media industry experience and actuarial expertise for pension liability valuation.
The contract was for a 6-month period, expiring on 31 July 2024.
A contract variation was agreed for additional input from Grant Thornton UK LLP to complete the BBC audit due to overruns, valued at £22,486.80 (inc.
VAT).
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