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title: "Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services"
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buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)"
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# Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c20d4a51-709b-4617-a652-92fa546ea093

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is seeking suppliers for the provision of Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud, and Financial Assurance Services. This tender is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £100 million. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 16 November 2020 and will continue until 15 November 2024. Interested suppliers should note that the opportunity is available through an open procurement method, and was initially published on 10 November 2020.

This audit framework agreement provides a significant opportunity for consultancy and audit firms, particularly those specialising in accounting and financial auditing services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in areas such as governance, risk management, and fraud prevention will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework aims to diversify the supplier pool for the NHS and wider public sector organisations.

## Notice

NHS Shared Business Services has been working closely with NHS stakeholders including NHS Counter Fraud Authority plus wider public sector stakeholders on the evaluation and completion of awarding suppliers to the Audit framework agreement. The framework will be to provide NHS and wider public sector organisations with an even greater number of audit service options and approved suppliers. Lot 1 - 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 - Internal Audit Services Internal audit activity will 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) providing clear and quality processes. Lot 4 - 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. Lot 5 - Audit and Governance Ancillary Services covers a broad range of services and it is anticipated that this lot will be used for general financial assurance and advisory work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/566b4625-a0f5-456a-af53-8212b98fcdaa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2020 - 15 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | 360 ASSURANCE; ADVANCING QUALITY ALLIANCE; AUDIT YORKSHIRE; AUDITONE; CW AUDIT SERVICES; DELOITTE; DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; ERNST & YOUNG GLOBAL; FACERE MELIUS; KPMG AUDIT; LONDON AUDIT; MAZARS; MERSEY INTERNAL AUDIT AGENCY; PKF LITTLEJOHN; PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS; RSM UK TAX AND ACCOUNTING; TIAA; WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## 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

- 10 Nov 2020 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/566b4625-a0f5-456a-af53-8212b98fcdaa
- 10 Nov 2020 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e540957c-6cae-4057-8842-937b77717b18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/566b4625-a0f5-456a-af53-8212b98fcdaa
  10th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e540957c-6cae-4057-8842-937b77717b18
  10th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/

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