Award

Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    6th August 2025 11:15:28 AM

  • Contract Summary

    Crown Commercial Service (CCS), hereby known as the Authority, has established a multi-supplier Framework Contract for the supply of audit and assurance services. Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2) (RM6310) is available for use by organisations, and their successors, listed in the authorised customer list cited at VI.3 (Additional Information) of this Notice. Services will be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. A&AS2 has replaced Audit and Assurance Services (RM6188). A&AS2 has 4 lots - Lot 1 - Internal audit and assurance Lot 2 - External audit Lot 3 - Counter-fraud and investigation Lot 4 - Other independent assurance

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-134ddb7b-5d67-4256-819f-96af62f09e23

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Award

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    66113000
    66151000
    66152000
    72224200
    72225000
    72810000
    75211200
    79200000
    79313000
    90714000

    CPV Division(s)

    66 - Financial and insurance services
    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    75 - Administration, defence and social security services
    79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
    90 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services

  • Awarding Authority

    CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

    Buyer Name

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

    Buyer Email

    supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 3454102222

    Buyer Address

    9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

    Liverpool

    L3 9PP

    England

  • Awarded Supplier(s)

    Supplier Name(s)

    A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS A


TenderAmendment

Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    4th March 2025 16:00:03 PM

    TenderAmendment Deadline

    18th March 2025 15:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    Crown Commercial Service (CCS), hereby known as the Authority, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Contract for the supply of audit and assurance services. Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2) (RM6310) will be available for use by organisations, and their successors, listed in the authorised customer list cited at VI.3 (Additional Information) of this Notice. Services will be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. A&AS2 will replace Audit and Assurance Services (RM6188). A&AS2 will have 4 lots - Lot 1 - Internal audit and assurance Lot 2 - External audit Lot 3 - Counter-fraud and investigation Lot 4 - Other independent assurance

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-134ddb7b-5d67-4256-819f-96af62f09e23

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    TenderAmendment

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    66113000
    66151000
    66152000
    72224200
    72225000
    72810000
    75211200
    79200000
    79311410
    79313000
    90714000

    CPV Division(s)

    66 - Financial and insurance services
    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    75 - Administration, defence and social security services
    79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
    90 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services

  • Awarding Authority

    CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

    Buyer Name

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

    Buyer Email

    supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 3454102222

    Buyer Address

    9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

    Liverpool

    L39PP

    England


TenderAmendment

Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    25th February 2025 10:18:21 AM

    TenderAmendment Deadline

    18th March 2025 15:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    Crown Commercial Service (CCS), hereby known as the Authority, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Contract for the supply of audit and assurance services. Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2) (RM6310) will be available for use by organisations, and their successors, listed in the authorised customer list cited at VI.3 (Additional Information) of this Notice. Services will be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. A&AS2 will replace Audit and Assurance Services (RM6188). A&AS2 will have 4 lots - Lot 1 - Internal audit and assurance Lot 2 - External audit Lot 3 - Counter-fraud and investigation Lot 4 - Other independent assurance

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-134ddb7b-5d67-4256-819f-96af62f09e23

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    TenderAmendment

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    66113000
    66151000
    66152000
    72224200
    72225000
    72810000
    75211200
    79200000
    79311410
    79313000
    90714000

    CPV Division(s)

    66 - Financial and insurance services
    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    75 - Administration, defence and social security services
    79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
    90 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services

  • Awarding Authority

    CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

    Buyer Name

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

    Buyer Email

    supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 3454102222

    Buyer Address

    9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

    Liverpool

    L39PP

    England


TenderAmendment

Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    17th February 2025 15:32:33 PM

    TenderAmendment Deadline

    18th March 2025 15:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    Crown Commercial Service (CCS), hereby known as the Authority, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Contract for the supply of audit and assurance services. Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2) (RM6310) will be available for use by organisations, and their successors, listed in the authorised customer list cited at VI.3 (Additional Information) of this Notice. Services will be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. A&AS2 will replace Audit and Assurance Services (RM6188). A&AS2 will have 4 lots - Lot 1 - Internal audit and assurance Lot 2 - External audit Lot 3 - Counter-fraud and investigation Lot 4 - Other independent assurance

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-134ddb7b-5d67-4256-819f-96af62f09e23

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    TenderAmendment

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    66113000
    66151000
    66152000
    72224200
    72225000
    72810000
    75211200
    79200000
    79311410
    79313000
    90714000

    CPV Division(s)

    66 - Financial and insurance services
    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    75 - Administration, defence and social security services
    79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
    90 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services

  • Awarding Authority

    CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

    Buyer Name

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

    Buyer Email

    supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 3454102222

    Buyer Address

    9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

    Liverpool

    L39PP

    England


TenderAmendment

Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    12th February 2025 15:51:01 PM

    TenderAmendment Deadline

    18th March 2025 15:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    Crown Commercial Service (CCS), hereby known as the Authority, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Contract for the supply of audit and assurance services. Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2) (RM6310) will be available for use by organisations, and their successors, listed in the authorised customer list cited at VI.3 (Additional Information) of this Notice. Services will be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. A&AS2 will replace Audit and Assurance Services (RM6188). A&AS2 will have 4 lots - Lot 1 - Internal audit and assurance Lot 2 - External audit Lot 3 - Counter-fraud and investigation Lot 4 - Other independent assurance

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-134ddb7b-5d67-4256-819f-96af62f09e23

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    TenderAmendment

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    66113000
    66151000
    66152000
    72224200
    72225000
    72810000
    75211200
    79200000
    79311410
    79313000
    90714000

    CPV Division(s)

    66 - Financial and insurance services
    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    75 - Administration, defence and social security services
    79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
    90 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services

  • Awarding Authority

    CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

    Buyer Name

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

    Buyer Email

    supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 3454102222

    Buyer Address

    9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

    Liverpool

    L39PP

    England


TenderAmendment

Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    31st January 2025 09:17:33 AM

    TenderAmendment Deadline

    18th March 2025 15:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    Crown Commercial Service (CCS), hereby known as the Authority, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Contract for the supply of audit and assurance services. Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2) (RM6310) will be available for use by organisations, and their successors, listed in the authorised customer list cited at VI.3 (Additional Information) of this Notice. Services will be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. A&AS2 will replace Audit and Assurance Services (RM6188). A&AS2 will have 4 lots - Lot 1 - Internal audit and assurance Lot 2 - External audit Lot 3 - Counter-fraud and investigation Lot 4 - Other independent assurance

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-134ddb7b-5d67-4256-819f-96af62f09e23

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    TenderAmendment

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    66113000
    66151000
    66152000
    72224200
    72225000
    72810000
    75211200
    79200000
    79311410
    79313000
    90714000

    CPV Division(s)

    66 - Financial and insurance services
    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    75 - Administration, defence and social security services
    79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
    90 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services

  • Awarding Authority

    CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

    Buyer Name

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

    Buyer Email

    supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 3454102222

    Buyer Address

    9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

    Liverpool

    L39PP

    England


TenderAmendment

Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    30th January 2025 16:10:25 PM

    TenderAmendment Deadline

    18th March 2025 15:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    Crown Commercial Service (CCS), hereby known as the Authority, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Contract for the supply of audit and assurance services. Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2) (RM6310) will be available for use by organisations, and their successors, listed in the authorised customer list cited at VI.3 (Additional Information) of this Notice. Services will be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. A&AS2 will replace Audit and Assurance Services (RM6188). A&AS2 will have 4 lots - Lot 1 - Internal audit and assurance Lot 2 - External audit Lot 3 - Counter-fraud and investigation Lot 4 - Other independent assurance

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-134ddb7b-5d67-4256-819f-96af62f09e23

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    TenderAmendment

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    66113000
    66151000
    66152000
    72224200
    72225000
    72810000
    75211200
    79200000
    79311410
    79313000
    90714000

    CPV Division(s)

    66 - Financial and insurance services
    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    75 - Administration, defence and social security services
    79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
    90 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services

  • Awarding Authority

    CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

    Buyer Name

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

    Buyer Email

    supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 3454102222

    Buyer Address

    9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

    Liverpool

    L39PP

    England


TenderAmendment

Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    29th January 2025 08:45:27 AM

    TenderAmendment Deadline

    18th March 2025 15:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    Crown Commercial Service (CCS), hereby known as the Authority, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Contract for the supply of audit and assurance services. Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2) (RM6310) will be available for use by organisations, and their successors, listed in the authorised customer list cited at VI.3 (Additional Information) of this Notice. Services will be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. A&AS2 will replace Audit and Assurance Services (RM6188). A&AS2 will have 4 lots - Lot 1 - Internal audit and assurance Lot 2 - External audit Lot 3 - Counter-fraud and investigation Lot 4 - Other independent assurance

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-134ddb7b-5d67-4256-819f-96af62f09e23

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    TenderAmendment

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    66113000
    66151000
    66152000
    72224200
    72225000
    72810000
    75211200
    79200000
    79311410
    79313000
    90714000

    CPV Division(s)

    66 - Financial and insurance services
    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    75 - Administration, defence and social security services
    79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
    90 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services

  • Awarding Authority

    CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

    Buyer Name

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

    Buyer Email

    supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 3454102222

    Buyer Address

    9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

    Liverpool

    L39PP

    England


Tender

Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    28th January 2025 10:01:36 AM

    Tender Deadline

    18th March 2025 15:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    Crown Commercial Service (CCS), hereby known as the Authority, is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework Contract for the supply of audit and assurance services. Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2) (RM6310) will be available for use by organisations, and their successors, listed in the authorised customer list cited at VI.3 (Additional Information) of this Notice. Services will be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. A&AS2 will replace Audit and Assurance Services (RM6188). A&AS2 will have 4 lots - Lot 1 - Internal audit and assurance Lot 2 - External audit Lot 3 - Counter-fraud and investigation Lot 4 - Other independent assurance

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-134ddb7b-5d67-4256-819f-96af62f09e23

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Tender

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    66113000
    66151000
    66152000
    72224200
    72225000
    72810000
    75211200
    79200000
    79311410
    79313000
    90714000

    CPV Division(s)

    66 - Financial and insurance services
    72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
    75 - Administration, defence and social security services
    79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
    90 - Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services

  • Awarding Authority

    CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

    Buyer Name

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

    Buyer Email

    supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 3454102222

    Buyer Address

    9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

    Liverpool

    L39PP

    England


Planning

Audit & Assurance Services Two (A&AS2)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    31st August 2023 11:00:05 AM

  • Contract Summary

    Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Audit & Assurance Services to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including but not limited to; Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education, Charities, Third Sector, Housing Associations and Devolved Administrations. The purpose of this PIN is to provide advance notice that CCS is to consider undertaking a tendering exercise to set up a new commercial agreement. Once available the ITT documentation for this procurement may be freely accessed here: http://ccs-agreements.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/procurement-pipeline The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement. Link to previous agreement https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6310 Additional information: CCS invites suggestions and feedback on the scope of RM6310 A&AS2 including its lots and structure from the market. CCS will be running the first round of supplier engagement, consisting of a face to face session and an identical virtual session. The face to face session will be limited to a maximum of 1 delegate per organisation. The places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Details of the supplier engagement sessions and subsequent session(s) are included in the link below. https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6310 Presentations will be made available after the session(s) on this page. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will use an eSourcing system for this competition and reserves the right to use an electronic auction. The eSourcing system we will use is https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Services will be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. The value in II.1.5 is an indicative value over the lifetime of the framework (4 years). Link to agreement: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6309 The Cyber Essentials scheme is mandatory for Central Government Contracts which involve handling personal information and providing certain ICT products and services. The Government is taking steps to further reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when properly implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders will be required to demonstrate that they are Cyber Essentials compliant for the services under and in connection with the procurement. The service that arise from this framework will involve the supplier holding material that has been assigned a protective marking under the Government Security Classifications Scheme (April 2014) of OFFICIAL/SENSITIVE. Bidders will be required to implement their solution in accordance with the [Framework Agreement] Schedule, "Security Requirement and Plan", to meet [Framework Agreement] requirements. This will be released at the ITT stage.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-134ddb7b-5d67-4256-819f-96af62f09e23

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (above Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    N/A

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

    Framework

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    79212000

    CPV Division(s)

    79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

  • Awarding Authority

    CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

    Buyer Name

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

    Buyer Email

    supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 3450103503

    Buyer Address

    9th Floor Capital Building, Old Hall Street

    Liverpool

    L39PP

    England