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Call off competition using CCS Framework RM6188: Audit & Assurance Services Framework. The initial contract value is £2.5m for 2 years with option to extend by a further two years and a value of £2.5m.

The Department for Energy Security, and Net Zero (DESNZ) requires a Supplier to undertake the following on an ad hoc basis:

Due Diligence Assessments (DDA), as explained in paragraph 3.1, of those organisations selected by Defra and FCDO to deliver new projects for DESNZ International Climate Finance (ICF), Defra ICF, FCDO ICF, and Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) programming.

Central Assurance Assessments (CAA), of those organisations selected by DESNZ, Defra and FCDO to deliver new projects for these organisations’ ICF and ODA programming.

Headquarter Assessments (HQA), of those organisations selected by DESNZ, Defra and FCDO to deliver new projects for these organisations’ ICF and ODA programming.

Adverse media and reputational risk assessment of those organisations or individuals selected by DESNZ, Defra or FCDO.

DESNZ has an existing contract with a supplier for delivery with a similar scope of works as this procurement, which will expire in January 2025. The requirement procured through this competition is for the above services to be delivered over a new two-year period with two possible one-year extension at the same rates provided during Tendering.

DDAs help inform the decision on the suitability of an organisation as a partner to deliver programme or project objectives, and whether DESNZ, Defra, and FCDO's accounting officers are sufficiently protected in relation to the use of public funds. DDAs inform the decisions on the appropriateness of the organisation, their expected effectiveness, their capacity and capability, the risk of failure to deliver, and if necessary, mitigating actions that can be taken.