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NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB) Provision of the Internal Audit Services

NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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02 May 2025 at 06:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) seeking to secure internal audit services as detailed in the tender titled "Provision of the Internal Audit Services". This is categorised under the auditing services industry (CPV code: 79212000) and is a service procurement. The services are focused on auditing financial, governance, and risk management processes of the ICB in compliance with statutory duties and relevant guidelines. The procurement process was undertaken through limited competition and concluded with a contract awarded to RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP, effective from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with an optional extension until 31st March 2030. The total contract value, including extensions, is £385,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in audit and assurance services, particularly those suited to operate within the public health sector framework. Companies that exhibit strengths in delivering high-quality audits with a focus on financial analysis, governance, and risk management may find valuable growth opportunities through such contracts. The contract award illustrates the potential scale of opportunities available within frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Audit & Assurance Services, opening avenues for businesses to enhance their portfolios by contributing to crucial public healthcare governance and compliance initiatives.

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Notice Title

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB) Provision of the Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The services required are to audit and give opinion on the performance of NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB). Specifically in all aspects of the Integrated Care Board (ICB) 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 the ICB, and any other regulations or relevant guidance that may be introduced during the life of the Contract. The service was procured under further competition against the Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS), Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework (RM6188).

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Bristol North Somerset South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (the Commissioner) was seeking to secure a Prime Provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver Internal Audit services, in line with the specified requirements.") All aspects of the Integrated Care Board (ICB) 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 the ICB, and any other regulations or relevant guidance. Contract date 1st April 2025 -31st March 2028 Optional extension 1st April 2028- 31st March 2030 Annual value PS77,000 Value including extension PS385,000 The service was procured under further competition against the Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS), Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework (RM6188). This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Options: Optional extensions (up to 2 years): 1st April 2028 - 31st March 2030

Procurement Information

The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of procurement legislation and as such this tender was conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 using a further competition process under the Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS), Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework (RM6188).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050be3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018618-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£385,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scwcsu.scwprocurement.bnssg@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AG
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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

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