Extension 1 - External Quality Reviews Contract 3 (CPT_22_102)
National Audit OfficeEstimated Value
£30,000 – £0
Deadline
1 April 2026
Published
5 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
This notice relates to the exercise of an extension option under an existing contract originally awarded on 18 April 2023. The contract included provisions for up to three one-year extensions.
This notice covers the extension for the period 1 May 2026 - 30 April 2027. The supplier and scope remain unchanged.
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This is an extension of an existing contract for External Quality Reviews that runs from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027. The same supplier who won the original contract in April 2023 will continue doing the same work, with no changes to what's being delivered or how.
Requirements
- Must be the existing contract holder from the original April 2023 award
- Must maintain the same scope of work as the original contract
- Must continue to meet any performance standards or service levels from the original contract terms
- No specific additional requirements listed in this extension notice — check the original contract documentation for full requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Continue delivering External Quality Reviews for the specified period (1 May 2026 - 30 April 2027)
- Maintain service quality and deliverables as defined in the original contract
- No new or changed deliverables mentioned — scope remains the same as the original agreement
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is NOT a new tender — it's an automatic extension of an existing contract. Only the current supplier can be awarded this, so if you didn't win the original contract, you cannot bid.
- 2The key document you need is the original contract terms from April 2023 (CPT_22_102). This extension notice only covers the dates (1 May 2026 - 30 April 2027) and confirms no scope changes.
- 3Look for the 'extension option' clause in the original contract to understand: how many extensions were allowed (this one is Extension 1 of up to 3), any price adjustment terms, and termination rights.
- 4Check whether this is a formal approval notice or if the supplier needs to formally accept the extension. Some contracts auto-roll; others need agreement.
- 5If you're researching this for future bids, note that the original contract was awarded on 18 April 2023 — find that original tender notice to understand what 'External Quality Reviews' means and what the actual deliverables are.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you were not the original supplier: This extension is not open to bidding. Track when it ends (30 April 2027) and watch for a new tender to be issued if the buyer doesn't extend further. The original contract award notice will tell you what was required, so you can prepare to bid on the next round.
- If you are the current supplier: Confirm internally that you meet all original contract terms and can deliver unchanged for another year. Check your contract for any automatic price adjustment mechanisms (CPI, inflation clauses) that might apply to this extension period.
- For future opportunities: External Quality Reviews typically involve independent assessment or audit services. If this is a sector you want to work in, build expertise now and prepare for the next tender cycle (likely 2027 onwards if all extensions are used).
Award Details
Grant Thornton UK Advisory and Tax LLP
£33,000
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
RAND Europe Community Interest Company
1 contract wonlatest 29 Apr 2026ends 30 Apr 2027£33,000
total awarded
- 2
Risksol Consulting Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 29 Apr 2026ends 30 Apr 2027£33,000
total awarded
RAND Europe Community Interest Company is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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National Audit OfficeKey Dates
Published
5 June 2026
Submission deadline
1 April 2026
Notice type
Contract
Source
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