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Frameworks Scotland Central Audit

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has concluded the procurement process for the Frameworks Scotland Central Audit. This contract falls under the health industry category and involves auditing services across central Scotland. The location is primarily UKM, with the procurement carried out through an open procedure. The key dates include the contract signing on 24th January 2025, with the procurement process reaching the award stage as of 4th February 2025. The programme involves 4 PSCP Central/Head Office Audits and 4 in-depth Project Audits, ensuring comprehensive coverage across Frameworks Scotland 3.

This tender, valued at £98,880 and awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP, presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in audit services within the health sector. Large audit firms with experience in public sector audits will find this particularly beneficial. Companies providing specialist audit services and those capable of handling comprehensive, multi-site projects will find this tender an excellent avenue for business growth and increased market presence in the public health sector in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Frameworks Scotland Central Audit

Notice Description

NHS Assure is seeking to appoint an audit organisation to undertake the Frameworks Scotland Central Audit programme for 2023/2024. The current proposal is for two types of audit; 4 PSCP Central / Head Office Audits covering across all Frameworks Scotland 3, and 4 in depth Project Audits for each of those PSCPs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini competition from lot 4, Other Independent Assurance on the RM6188 Audit and Assurance Services framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789546
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523132
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£98,880 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Jim Binnie
Contact Email
jim.binnie@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523132
    Frameworks Scotland Central Audit - NHS Assure is seeking to appoint an audit organisation to undertake the Frameworks Scotland Central Audit programme for 2023/2024. The current proposal is for two types of audit; 4 PSCP Central / Head Office Audits covering across all Frameworks Scotland 3, and 4 in depth Project Audits for each of those PSCPs.

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