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Internal Audit Service for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Award

21 Jun 2019 at 12:54

Award Notice
Tender

17 Apr 2019 at 10:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for the provision of Internal Audit Services to the NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group. This procurement falls under the category of accounting, auditing and fiscal services, with a contract value of £312,000 for an initial term of three years starting from 1st July 2019, and an option for a two-year extension. The procurement process utilised an accelerated restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender period which closed on 7th May 2019, and the contract award date on 20th June 2019, with an active status since 21st June 2019 in the South West region of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive audit services, particularly those with expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance with statutory duties. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, as the procurement is encouraging bids from a diverse range of providers. Potential bidders should demonstrate a strong understanding of financial auditing within the NHS context and be prepared to undergo a thorough selection process to meet the specified requirements of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Service for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group

Notice Description

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG CCG) was seeking to commission an internal audit service. The service is required to audit and give opinion on the performance of BNSSG CCG in all aspects of its financial, governance and risk management processes, in compliance with statutory duties together with the requirements of all relevant Audit Codes / Manuals and any specific requirements for Clinical Commissioning Groups, and any other regulations or relevant guidance that may be introduced during the life of the Contract. Specifically, the Service Provider will systematically review and evaluate the risk management, internal control and governance arrangements in place within the CCG which: * Establish and monitor the achievement of the CCG's objectives; * Identify, assess and manage the risks in achieving the CCG's objectives; * Ensure the economical, effective and efficient use of resources; * Ensure compliance with established policies (including behavioural and ethical expectations) procedures, laws and regulations; * Safeguard the CCG's assets and interests from losses of all kinds, including those arising from irregularity or corruption; and * Ensure the integrity and reliability of information, accounts and data, including internal and external reporting and accountability processes. * Provide extensive benchmarking of other Clinical Commissioning Groups, wider NHS and other relevant organisations to put any findings into context and identify best practice. The initial contract term is for 3 years from 1st July 2019, with an optional extension of any period(s) up to a maximum of a further 2 years, as defined and at the discretion of the commissioner. The procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the commissioner. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view the tender opportunity via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to access the tender documentation you will need to 'express an interest' and register on the system. Bidders are required to respond to Selection Questionnaire directly within the system and attach any requested documents separately to the placeholders provided. The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contracting authority intends to observe the provisions and 10 day standstill period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Unsuccessful Bidders and applicants will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/applicant was unsuccessful. Deadlines for lodging appeals should be in accordance with the Regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b1e76cb-e05c-4739-aa72-9d3c9bd4f6a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3067eb25-9c3a-4288-bec5-7f2392ea018a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Accelerated restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£312,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Katie Luscombe
Contact Email
katie.luscombe@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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