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NHS Grampian - Internal Audit Services

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian, one of Scotland's largest health boards, is currently conducting an open procurement process for internal audit services with a focus on financial and operational processes. The tender, titled "NHS Grampian - Internal Audit Services", is part of the services category and is marked as active. The procurement period ends on 22nd November 2021, and the estimated annual contract value is £135,000, potentially reaching a total of £675,000 including extension options. This contract will require firms to report on audit activities across the Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Moray Integration Joint Boards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for auditing firms or contractors with expertise in internal audit services, especially those familiar with the healthcare sector and governance frameworks. Businesses that can demonstrate an understanding of assurance frameworks, possess qualified staff, and have a robust methodology for conducting audits will be well-positioned to compete. Given the strategic nature of this requirement, companies offering innovative approaches to auditing and compliance could further enhance their chances of success.

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Notice Title

NHS Grampian - Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

NHS Grampian (the Authority) is one of the largest health boards in Scotland, and is responsible for providing all primary, secondary and a range of tertiary NHS services to over half a million people living in the Grampian Region of Scotland. The Authority is undertaking this procurement for the provision of internal audit services, focussing on both financial and operational processes, taking into cognisance our strategic risks and assurances needed to fulfil our requirements within the annual Governance Statement. The internal audit programme must take in to account the delegation of functions and resources by NHS Grampian to the Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Integration Joint Boards (IJB's) and the requirement to report on areas of audit activity to the Audit Committee's of the IJB's in so far as this activity relates to delegated functions and resources. Full details of the requirement are contained in the Specification of Requirements (Technical Specification) included with the Invitation to Tender at Appendix 1.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Grampian (the Authority) is one of the largest health boards in Scotland, and is responsible for providing all primary, secondary and a range of tertiary NHS services to over half a million people living in the Grampian Region of Scotland. The Authority is undertaking this procurement for the provision of internal audit services, focussing on both financial and operational processes, taking into cognisance our strategic risks and assurances needed to fulfil our requirements within the annual Governance Statement. The internal audit programme must take in to account the delegation of functions and resources by NHS Grampian to the Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Integration Joint Boards (IJB's) and the requirement to report on areas of audit activity to the Audit Committee's of the IJB's in so far as this activity relates to delegated functions and resources. Full details of the requirement are contained in the Specification of Requirements (Technical Specification) included with the Invitation to Tender at Appendix 1.

Renewal: An extension of up to two years (1+1) may be considered at the discretion of NHS Grampian.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02eee1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028383-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
john.pittman1@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3454566000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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