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title: "Audit Services for Health (SBS10517)"
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# Audit Services for Health (SBS10517)

Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfac39b2-99bd-4e66-96bd-bf06f9131c4c

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has finalised an extensive Framework Agreement for the provision of Audit Services for Health, covering various critical areas such as External and Internal Audit Services, Counter Fraud Services, and Well-Led Governance Reviews. This significant procurement process, valued at £150 million, commenced on 9 September 2025 and spans until 8 September 2029, encompassing the United Kingdom. Employing an open procedure above the threshold, the contracting process reached its Award stage, with the award notice published on 26 November 2025. NHS SBS acts in an agency capacity for NHS and social care organisations, facilitating the engagement of approved public and private sector bodies within this framework.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses interested in providing specialised auditing and governance services. Companies proficient in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services are well-positioned to grow their business through this framework, especially those focused on sustainability and social value. The framework's inclusivity of SMEs provides an advantageous platform for smaller enterprises to gain traction in the public sector. With renowned suppliers like Deloitte LLP, KPMG LLP, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP involved, participating firms can leverage collaborative potential and enhance their market presence within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Audit Services for Health and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ The framework includes Lot 1 - External Audit Services Lot 2 - Internal Audit Services Lot 3 - Counter Fraud Services Lot 4 - Well-Led Governance Review Lot 5 - Audit & Governance Ancillary Services Lot 6 - Independent Workplace Investigations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2168402a-6416-4657-a9f1-46035b521fc6 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000,000 |
| 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 | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTED |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP2 7AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Adeyfield East |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 33 |
| Supplier names | 360 ASSURANCE; ADVANCING QUALITY ALLIANCE; ASW ASSURANCE (TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FT; AUDIT YORKSHIRE; AUDITONE; AZETS AUDIT SERVICES; BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST; BDO; BEGBIES TRAYNOR GROUP; COMI; DAHRI CONSULTING; DELOITTE; DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; ERNST & YOUNG; FINITAS (PRECISION RESOURCE GROUP; GRANT THORNTON; HENDERSON LOGGIE; HIGH PERFORMANCE CONSULTANCY; HW CONTROLS & ASSURANCE; IBEX GALE; KPMG; LINEOFSIGHT CONSULTING; LITTLECHILD & HALEY; MATT HAMNETT & ASSOCIATES; MAZARS; MERSEY INTERNAL AUDIT AGENCY; NEUVEN CONSULT; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS; RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES; SUMER GROUP HOLDINGS; THEVALUECIRCLE; TIAA; ZR CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2168402a-6416-4657-a9f1-46035b521fc6
- 22 May 2024 at 09:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02782ad3-6db3-427a-bf2a-5679a6b37788

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2168402a-6416-4657-a9f1-46035b521fc6
  26th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02782ad3-6db3-427a-bf2a-5679a6b37788
  22nd May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/

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