Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud, and Financial Assurance Services

Framework Agreement Description

The internal and external audit services, counter fraud, and financial assurance services framework is available to the NHS and wider public sector. This framework agreement provides a compliant route to access external audit services, internal audit services, plus counter fraud and financial assurance / governance services. The framework is divided into 5 Lots;

External audit services
Internal audit services
Counter fraud services
Well led governance reviews
Audit and governance ancillary services

The framework comprises of a comprehensive mix of suppliers, split by service provision and specialism.

Framework Agreement Information

Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services [502KB]

Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services

When does the framework start?
16 November 2020 - 15 November 2022 (with the future option of extensions until 15 November 2024)

Who can take advantage?
NHS and Public Sector organisations within the UK

What does it cover?
A fully OJEU compliant route to market for the provision of Audit Services; covering a wide range of specialisms including External Audit, Internal Audit, Counter Fraud (endorsed by NHS Counter Fraud), Well Led Governance Review and Ancillary Services.

Internal and External Audit Services, Counter Fraud and Financial Services Framework

Benefits of using the framework
• CHOICE OF SUPPLIERS
A range of suppliers to suit all requirements: from regional SME specialists, to national providers.
• DIRECT AWARD
Ability to directly award a contract to approved suppliers on the framework providing a timely and compliant route to market to meet your requirements.
• ANCILLARY SERVICE PROVISION
A mix of additional ad-hoc service options available via Lot 5, Audit and Governance Ancillary Services provision.
• MINI-COMPETITION
Opportunity to run a mini-competition to meet the bespoke requirements of each organisation; as well as helping to drive further competitive pricing.
• PRICE AND SAVINGS
Very competitive pricing from leading players in the market.

Lot Structure

LOT 1: External Audit Services
LOT 2: Internal Audit Services
LOT 3: Counter Fraud Services
LOT 4: Well-Led Governance Review
LOT 5: Audit and Governance Ancillary Services

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Supplier Details

The framework 'internal and external audit, counter fraud and financial assurance services' comprises a comprehensive mix of suppliers, split by service provision / specialism.

360 Assurance	Ernst & Young	PKF LittleJohn
Advancing Quality Alliance	Facere Melius Ltd	PriceWaterhouse Coopers LLP
Audit One	Grant Thornton UK LLP	RSM UK Tax and Accounting Limited
Audit Yorkshire	KPMG	SAFE - Security and Fraud Experts - Trading name of Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
BDO LLP	London Audit	TIAA
CW Audit Services	Mazars LLP	West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust
Deloitte LLP	Mersey Internal Audit Agency

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Framework Contact Info Telephone

E: NSBS.contractenquiries@nhs.net

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