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title: "Frameworks Scotland Central Audit"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789546"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-02-04"
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# Frameworks Scotland Central Audit

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789546

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has concluded the procurement process for the Frameworks Scotland Central Audit. This contract falls under the health industry category and involves auditing services across central Scotland. The location is primarily UKM, with the procurement carried out through an open procedure. The key dates include the contract signing on 24th January 2025, with the procurement process reaching the award stage as of 4th February 2025. The programme involves 4 PSCP Central/Head Office Audits and 4 in-depth Project Audits, ensuring comprehensive coverage across Frameworks Scotland 3.

This tender, valued at £98,880 and awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP, presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in audit services within the health sector. Large audit firms with experience in public sector audits will find this particularly beneficial. Companies providing specialist audit services and those capable of handling comprehensive, multi-site projects will find this tender an excellent avenue for business growth and increased market presence in the public health sector in Scotland.

## Notice

NHS Assure is seeking to appoint an audit organisation to undertake the Frameworks Scotland Central Audit programme for 2023/2024. The current proposal is for two types of audit; 4 PSCP Central / Head Office Audits covering across all Frameworks Scotland 3, and 4 in depth Project Audits for each of those PSCPs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini competition from lot 4, Other Independent Assurance on the RM6188 Audit and Assurance Services framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523132 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,880 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523132

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523132
  Frameworks Scotland Central Audit - NHS Assure is seeking to appoint an audit organisation to undertake the Frameworks Scotland Central Audit programme for 2023/2024. The current proposal is for two types of audit; 4 PSCP Central / Head Office Audits covering across all Frameworks Scotland 3, and 4 in depth Project Audits for each of those PSCPs.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789546

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