--- title: "PIN_Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud & Well Led Governance Review" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9988b4c0-2a89-4591-9081-a88c04809508" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9988b4c0-2a89-4591-9081-a88c04809508" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9988b4c0-2a89-4591-9081-a88c04809508.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9988b4c0-2a89-4591-9081-a88c04809508.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)" published: "2019-11-04" --- # PIN_Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud & Well Led Governance Review Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9988b4c0-2a89-4591-9081-a88c04809508 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9988b4c0-2a89-4591-9081-a88c04809508) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9988b4c0-2a89-4591-9081-a88c04809508.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS), is centred around the contract titled "PIN_Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud & Well Led Governance Review." This project falls under the industry category of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services and is located in Salford, England. The tender is currently in the planning stage with a deadline for submission set for 29th November 2019. The total value of this framework agreement is estimated at £60 million, with a minimum value of £4 million, and the contract period will run from 18th May 2020 to 17th May 2024. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in audit and governance services, including both external and internal audits, counter-fraud services, and governance reviews. Firms that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be particularly well-suited to compete, as the nature of the work allows for flexibility and collaboration with NHS SBS-approved organisations. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Maria Amariei at NHS SBS to discuss potential participation in this significant contract. ## Notice Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud & Well Led Governance Review. NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) wishes to establish a framework agreement for use by or on behalf of NHS Shared Business Services Approved Organisations. The Agreement will be for the provision of Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud & Well Led Governance Review and will include the following lots: - Lot 1 - Provision of External Audit Services External Audit Service is to provide an independent, effective, professional and proactive audit opinion of the accounts and annual financial reports. Lot 2 - Provision of Internal Audit Services Internal audit activity will evaluate and contribute to the improvement of governance, risk management and control processes. It will examine, evaluate and report on the adequacy of Internal Control Systems & Value for Money objectives. Lot 3 - Provision of Counter Fraud Services This lot sets out a specification for the Provision of a Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS). The Counter Fraud Services programme and work carried out by the LCFS should contain but not be limited to the following standards-NHS Protect Standards for Providers and/or commissioners and NHS Anti-Fraud Manual: Strategic Governance, Inform and Involve, Prevent and Deter & Hold to Account. Lot 4 - Provision of Well Led Governance Reviews This lot provides Approved Organisations with a structured reference for External reviews of their Governance & Culture and intends to support Approved Organisations in maintaining and developing the effectiveness of their governance arrangements carried out by Independent Reviewers. This specification intends to be flexible to the needs of all Approved Organisations. The scope will be reviewed as part of the renewal process through engagement with suppliers/stakeholders. Candidates wishing to discuss this potential agreement should express their interest by emailing maria_amariei@nhs.net ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d995ec01-56d5-43d5-9f84-ec07e87897f1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 May 2020 - 17 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 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 - 79212400 - Fraud audit services ## Release History - 4 Nov 2019 at 17:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d995ec01-56d5-43d5-9f84-ec07e87897f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d995ec01-56d5-43d5-9f84-ec07e87897f1 4th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30789&B=NHSSBS Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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