Tender

Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is currently facilitating a tender for the "Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services," aimed at establishing a framework agreement for NHS SBS Approved Organisations. This tender, published on 4th March 2020, is classified under the CPV code 72225000, covering system quality assurance assessment services, with a total estimated value of £100 million, and a minimum contract value of £4 million. The procurement process employs an open procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude on 27th April 2020. The contract period will commence on 16th May 2020 and run until 17th May 2024, with locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing and financial services sector, particularly for those capable of providing specialised audit and governance services. Companies that offer external and internal audit capabilities, fraud audit services, and related fiscal services should consider competing for this tender. With NHS SBS deliberately promoting inclusivity through the designation that SMEs are suitable, this process also encourages smaller firms to engage, potentially resulting in partnerships that could further enhance the delivery of audit services in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) wishes to establish an Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services Framework Agreement for use by or on behalf of NHS SBS Approved Organisations. The objective of this Framework Agreement is to implement a contractual vehicle for NHS SBS Approved Organisations that are part of the NHS and wider public sector to facilitate the procurement of Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance. The tender will be structured in to the following Lots: Lot 1 - Provision of External Audit Services Lot 2 - Provision of Internal Audit Services Lot 3 - Provision of Counter Fraud Services Lot 4 - Well Led Governance Review Lot 5 - Audit and Governance Ancillary Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f4f11f-e4da-4395-876a-b50dde13a9d7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open Procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212110 - Corporate governance rating services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

79212400 - Fraud audit services

79212500 - Accounting review services

79313000 - Performance review services

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 May 2020 - 17 May 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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