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title: "Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS) Framework"
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# Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS) Framework

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d354c91-95eb-4bf3-a2e1-2b617a4936dc

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has completed the procurement process for the "Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS) Framework" (RM6188), primarily aimed at public sector bodies across the UK including local government, health, education, and charities. This multi-lot framework agreement is valued at £500 million and encompasses services that will be delivered mainly within the United Kingdom, with some provisions for overseas operations. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure that concluded on 19 March 2021, with the contract period running from 11 August 2021 to 10 August 2025.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the audit and assurance sector. Businesses specialising in financial services, system quality assurance, and environmental auditing are especially suited to engage in this tender, allowing them to diversify their service offerings while expanding their footprint in the UK public sector. Those interested in participating will need to access the eSourcing suite for further details and bid submissions.

## Notice

Audit & Assurance Services (RM6188) is a multi-lot framework agreement available for use by UK public sector bodies and future successor organisations, which includes central government departments and their arm's length bodies and agencies, the wider public sector and third sector including, but not limited to, local government, health, education, police, fire and rescue, housing associations and charities. Services will be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. This framework agreement has replaced Lot 3 of Management Consultancy Framework (RM3745). Please note that this procurement is for audit and assurance services and not management consultancy or contingent labour.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a03783-df26-4b70-ba06-529e69b8008b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2021 - 10 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS A |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 66113000 - Credit granting services
- 66151000 - Financial market operational services
- 66152000 - Financial market regulatory services
- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 72810000 - Computer audit services
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
- 79313000 - Performance review services
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2021 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a03783-df26-4b70-ba06-529e69b8008b
- 12 Mar 2021 at 14:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de5c854-a5b8-4c65-be10-9e28ff8a2193
- 5 Mar 2021 at 15:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de5c854-a5b8-4c65-be10-9e28ff8a2193
- 4 Mar 2021 at 12:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de5c854-a5b8-4c65-be10-9e28ff8a2193
- 19 Feb 2021 at 16:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de5c854-a5b8-4c65-be10-9e28ff8a2193
- 12 Feb 2021 at 14:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de5c854-a5b8-4c65-be10-9e28ff8a2193
- 1 Feb 2021 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de5c854-a5b8-4c65-be10-9e28ff8a2193
- 6 Nov 2019 at 10:36 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b24fb2d-7654-4746-8105-7145d073b087

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a03783-df26-4b70-ba06-529e69b8008b
  10th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de5c854-a5b8-4c65-be10-9e28ff8a2193
  12th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b24fb2d-7654-4746-8105-7145d073b087
  6th November 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fa1cd50-9f83-4051-aa6d-fe394e27ed6b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7852bb65-625b-4e22-b8a4-dcdb477a3ed4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10cef3ef-4094-44b8-b3a1-2f5f55db7ae0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79c19868-956b-4edc-8625-77bb511a116d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ff65362-d362-49f8-89ca-5d51db541360
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3d657a0-6266-42c9-a5e2-3ce3c996c63f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8f0d6ca-bd6b-44b3-b177-a01d80ec252d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74e62644-8bdd-4916-8989-2b0fe5d09bc1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a1456b2-5651-4799-954c-3687f70e99b5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b49d3cb1-cc1c-4c00-a8cb-098d26e26b06
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0be57d68-83a4-4842-9744-efabbb992271
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26147ca1-9b0a-415f-a2a0-f396245bcba0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbd44ef4-4723-4247-973b-4df4a57cd077
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60e3e8c8-4449-4d77-88de-b24c64d2b3cd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4adb5447-9a65-42ad-949d-e1be311220f5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1227a0c6-3b95-4a3a-8d2c-a915773cee1f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3c97b69-ac13-47de-b46d-abc8b7500aea
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45752ae1-24f8-4eee-9d63-02fc542ba3ab
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fc76b3a-bc0d-4b0d-8dc2-86226139670a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64a2bfbc-066a-41cb-81f3-38cd10b57911
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0243107-7dbe-4bf5-86ea-e6cdd7b11b9a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2ecd3fd-200e-4078-9e32-b0ccba1d8bc5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/611fa7f3-1b56-4d69-b717-28e91027191d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d95607dd-997c-45c2-9342-dd3d1bb79f6a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04f76adb-68d3-446a-bad7-f21daa67184d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2782de6-1e0c-48bf-9fd5-a1b54c22610a
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002008-2021
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c4c0bf7-ffbc-4f1d-8f3e-872b3d4f7617
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a6f2eed-b71b-48f9-982b-cdee4f2afe2e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ececb3fc-9ed0-4a8a-8560-b1718038f7a0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7b62d98-ace3-4937-bac4-afae1e95303d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8239d64c-ddc5-4b44-90be-bc775cc28ea1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52ed9368-33f7-4ad5-99d3-66738f72e85f
  RM6188 Audit & Assurance [REDACTED}

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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