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title: "Internal Audit Service for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group"
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# Internal Audit Service for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b1e76cb-e05c-4739-aa72-9d3c9bd4f6a2

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for the provision of Internal Audit Services to the NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group. This procurement falls under the category of accounting, auditing and fiscal services, with a contract value of £312,000 for an initial term of three years starting from 1st July 2019, and an option for a two-year extension. The procurement process utilised an accelerated restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender period which closed on 7th May 2019, and the contract award date on 20th June 2019, with an active status since 21st June 2019 in the South West region of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive audit services, particularly those with expertise in governance, risk management, and compliance with statutory duties. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, as the procurement is encouraging bids from a diverse range of providers. Potential bidders should demonstrate a strong understanding of financial auditing within the NHS context and be prepared to undergo a thorough selection process to meet the specified requirements of the contract.

## Notice

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG CCG) was seeking to commission an internal audit service. The service is required to audit and give opinion on the performance of BNSSG CCG in all aspects of its 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 Clinical Commissioning Groups, and any other regulations or relevant guidance that may be introduced during the life of the Contract. Specifically, the Service Provider will systematically review and evaluate the risk management, internal control and governance arrangements in place within the CCG which: * Establish and monitor the achievement of the CCG's objectives; * Identify, assess and manage the risks in achieving the CCG's objectives; * Ensure the economical, effective and efficient use of resources; * Ensure compliance with established policies (including behavioural and ethical expectations) procedures, laws and regulations; * Safeguard the CCG's assets and interests from losses of all kinds, including those arising from irregularity or corruption; and * Ensure the integrity and reliability of information, accounts and data, including internal and external reporting and accountability processes. * Provide extensive benchmarking of other Clinical Commissioning Groups, wider NHS and other relevant organisations to put any findings into context and identify best practice. The initial contract term is for 3 years from 1st July 2019, with an optional extension of any period(s) up to a maximum of a further 2 years, as defined and at the discretion of the commissioner. The procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the commissioner. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view the tender opportunity via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to access the tender documentation you will need to 'express an interest' and register on the system. Bidders are required to respond to Selection Questionnaire directly within the system and attach any requested documents separately to the placeholders provided. The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contracting authority intends to observe the provisions and 10 day standstill period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Unsuccessful Bidders and applicants will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/applicant was unsuccessful. Deadlines for lodging appeals should be in accordance with the Regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3067eb25-9c3a-4288-bec5-7f2392ea018a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Accelerated restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £312,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £312,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2019 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3067eb25-9c3a-4288-bec5-7f2392ea018a
- 17 Apr 2019 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbfeb6f-41c5-4f3d-9d4b-36126e4c9649

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3067eb25-9c3a-4288-bec5-7f2392ea018a
  21st June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcbfeb6f-41c5-4f3d-9d4b-36126e4c9649
  17th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

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