Award

Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)

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Award

10 Nov 2020 at 11:09

Tender

10 Nov 2020 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is seeking suppliers for the provision of Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud, and Financial Assurance Services. This tender is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £100 million. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 16 November 2020 and will continue until 15 November 2024. Interested suppliers should note that the opportunity is available through an open procurement method, and was initially published on 10 November 2020.

This audit framework agreement provides a significant opportunity for consultancy and audit firms, particularly those specialising in accounting and financial auditing services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in areas such as governance, risk management, and fraud prevention will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework aims to diversify the supplier pool for the NHS and wider public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services has been working closely with NHS stakeholders including NHS Counter Fraud Authority plus wider public sector stakeholders on the evaluation and completion of awarding suppliers to the Audit framework agreement. The framework will be to provide NHS and wider public sector organisations with an even greater number of audit service options and approved suppliers. Lot 1 - External Audit Services External Audit Service is to provide an independent, effective, professional and proactive audit opinion of the accounts and annual financial reports. Lot 2 - Internal Audit Services Internal audit activity will contribute to the improvement of governance, risk management and control processes. It will examine, evaluate and report on the adequacy of Internal Control Systems & Value for Money objectives. Lot 3 - Provision of Counter Fraud Services This lot sets out a specification for the Provision of a Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) providing clear and quality processes. Lot 4 - Well Led Governance Reviews This lot provides Approved Organisations with a structured reference for External reviews of their Governance & Culture and intends to support Approved Organisations in maintaining and developing the effectiveness of their governance arrangements carried out by Independent Reviewers. Lot 5 - Audit and Governance Ancillary Services covers a broad range of services and it is anticipated that this lot will be used for general financial assurance and advisory work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/566b4625-a0f5-456a-af53-8212b98fcdaa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2020 - 15 Nov 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

360 ASSURANCE

ADVANCING QUALITY ALLIANCE

AUDIT YORKSHIRE

AUDITONE

CW AUDIT SERVICES

DELOITTE

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

ERNST & YOUNG GLOBAL

FACERE MELIUS

KPMG AUDIT

LONDON AUDIT

MAZARS

MERSEY INTERNAL AUDIT AGENCY

PKF LITTLEJOHN

PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS

RSM UK TAX AND ACCOUNTING

TIAA

WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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