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title: "Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2)"
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# Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2)

Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f86e

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), acting as the Authority, has initiated a procurement process for the Audit & Assurance Services Two (A&AS2) framework. This is a planned multi-supplier framework set to cater to various UK public sector bodies, including local authorities, health and education sectors, and more. The services under this framework will be primarily executed within the United Kingdom, although there may be some overseas engagements. The procurement process follows an open procedure under European procurement regulations and is currently in the planning stage, anticipating further announcements by early 2025. The estimated total value for this framework is £400 million, covering a four-year period.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly benefitting organisations specialising in auditing and assurance services. With various lots planned under the framework, including systems quality assurance, external audits, fraud investigations, and environmental auditing, both large and niche firms have a chance to compete. The tender requires adherence to mandatory requirements such as Cyber Essentials compliance, positioning this as an attractive opportunity for businesses with robust cybersecurity practices and competencies in offering auditing services across diverse sectors. Business development prospects are further enhanced due to the framework’s focus on a broad spectrum of public sector needs, allowing companies with different expertise to engage and expand their market reach.

## Notice

Government Commercial Agency (GCA), hereby known as the Authority, has established a multi-supplier Framework Contract for the supply of audit and assurance services. Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2) (RM6310) is available for use by organisations, and their successors, listed in the authorised customer list cited at VI.3 (Additional Information) of this Notice. Services will be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. A&AS2 has replaced Audit and Assurance Services (RM6188). A&AS2 has 4 lots - Lot 1 - Internal audit and assurance Lot 2 - External audit Lot 3 - Counter-fraud and investigation Lot 4 - Other independent assurance

### Lot Information

Internal Audit and Assurance

Provision of services relating to all aspects of internal audit to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting activity on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls in line with public sector internal audit standards and other Standards. Additional information: 35 Bidders were awarded on Lot 1

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

External Audit

Provision of services relating to all aspects of external audits including inspecting documents, re-performing calculations and reviewing and reporting on controls and systems. Statutory audits requested by grant providers are included. Additional information: 19 bidders were awarded on Lot 2

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for 12 months CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Counter-Fraud and Investigation

Provision of services relating to proactive counter-fraud work and reactive investigations including forensics. Additional information: 28 Bidders were awarded on Lot 3

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for 12 months CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations.

Other Independent assurance

Provision of services relating to assurance over aspects of organisational, operational and programme performance, benefiting from objective examination and assessment. Additional information: 40 Bidders were awarded on Lot 4

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months, with an option to extend for 12 months CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048893-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH 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 | SEE CONTRACTS FINDER NOTICE FOR FULL SUPPLIER LIST |

## 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
- 66113100 - Micro-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
- 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
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
- 79313000 - Performance review services
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing
- 90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services
- 90714300 - Sectoral environmental auditing services
- 90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048893-2026
- 6 Aug 2025 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046481-2025
- 28 Jan 2025 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002783-2025
- 31 Aug 2023 at 10:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025601-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8be6f4c8-9b71-4950-b147-d78694db9a67
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.gov.uk/gca
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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