Published date: 4 November 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 29 November 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79200000

  • Accounting and auditing services - 79210000

  • Auditing services - 79212000

    • Financial auditing services - 79212100

    • Corporate governance rating services - 79212110

    • Internal audit services - 79212200

    • Fraud audit services - 79212400

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£4,000,000 to £60,000,000

Procurement reference

20191104170138-39

Published date

4 November 2019

Closing date

29 November 2019

Contract start date

18 May 2020

Contract end date

17 May 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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

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About the buyer

Contact name

Maria Amariei

Address

Halyard Court, Chandlers Point, 31 Broadway
Salford
M50 2UW
ENG

Telephone

+44 1612123735

Email

maria_amariei@nhs.net