--- title: "Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-234cd071-31d8-4ba4-9973-73e27dbf1e3d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-234cd071-31d8-4ba4-9973-73e27dbf1e3d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-234cd071-31d8-4ba4-9973-73e27dbf1e3d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-234cd071-31d8-4ba4-9973-73e27dbf1e3d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)" published: "2020-04-02" --- # Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-234cd071-31d8-4ba4-9973-73e27dbf1e3d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-234cd071-31d8-4ba4-9973-73e27dbf1e3d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-234cd071-31d8-4ba4-9973-73e27dbf1e3d.json) ## Summary NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is currently facilitating a tender for the "Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services," aimed at establishing a framework agreement for NHS SBS Approved Organisations. This tender, published on 4th March 2020, is classified under the CPV code 72225000, covering system quality assurance assessment services, with a total estimated value of £100 million, and a minimum contract value of £4 million. The procurement process employs an open procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude on 27th April 2020. The contract period will commence on 16th May 2020 and run until 17th May 2024, with locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing and financial services sector, particularly for those capable of providing specialised audit and governance services. Companies that offer external and internal audit capabilities, fraud audit services, and related fiscal services should consider competing for this tender. With NHS SBS deliberately promoting inclusivity through the designation that SMEs are suitable, this process also encourages smaller firms to engage, potentially resulting in partnerships that could further enhance the delivery of audit services in the public sector. ## Notice NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) wishes to establish an Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services Framework Agreement for use by or on behalf of NHS SBS Approved Organisations. The objective of this Framework Agreement is to implement a contractual vehicle for NHS SBS Approved Organisations that are part of the NHS and wider public sector to facilitate the procurement of Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance. The tender will be structured in to the following Lots: Lot 1 - Provision of External Audit Services Lot 2 - Provision of Internal Audit Services Lot 3 - Provision of Counter Fraud Services Lot 4 - Well Led Governance Review Lot 5 - Audit and Governance Ancillary Services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f4f11f-e4da-4395-876a-b50dde13a9d7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Other - Open Procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 May 2020 - 17 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M50 2UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### 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 ### 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 ## Release History - 2 Apr 2020 at 14:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f4f11f-e4da-4395-876a-b50dde13a9d7 - 4 Mar 2020 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f4f11f-e4da-4395-876a-b50dde13a9d7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f4f11f-e4da-4395-876a-b50dde13a9d7 2nd April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=32354&B=NHSSBS Full documentation is available on the NHS Shared Business Services EU-Supply e-tendering portal. ## Notice URLs - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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