Published date: 10 November 2020

This notice was replaced on 10 November 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 10 November 2020)

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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • System quality assurance assessment and review services - 72225000

  • 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

    • Statutory audit services - 79212300

    • Fraud audit services - 79212400

    • Accounting review services - 79212500

    • Performance review services - 79313000

    • Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction - 90711100

Location of contract

M50 2UW

Value of contract

£0 to £100,000,000

Procurement reference

20201104033036-39

Published date

10 November 2020

Closing date

6 April 2020

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

16 November 2020

Contract end date

15 November 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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.

About the buyer

Contact name

Adrianna/Stuart

Address

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

Telephone

0161 212 3715

Email

nsbs.nhsbusinessservices@nhs.net

Website

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