NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework.
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Audit Services for Health and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:
https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/
The framework includes
Lot 1 - External Audit Services
Lot 2 - Internal Audit Services
Lot 3 - Counter Fraud Services
Lot 4 - Well-Led Governance Review
Lot 5 - Audit & Governance Ancillary Services
Lot 6 - Independent Workplace Investigations
Timeline
Tender published6 January 2025
Submission date28 February 2025
Contract start date31 August 2025
Award published26 November 2025
Contract expiry date31 August 2029in 3 years
Lots (6)
103 suppliers across 6 lots
Provision of External Audit Services
9 suppliers
External Audit Service is to provide an independent, effective, professional and proactive audit opinion of the accounts and annual financial reports. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live approximately October 2025.
Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAP Ariba RFI
Provision of Internal Audit Services
20 suppliers
Internal audit services 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. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live approximately October 2025.
Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAP Ariba RFI
Provision of Counter Fraud Services
19 suppliers
This lot sets out a specification for the Provision of a Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) providing clear and quality processes. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live approximately October 2025.
Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAP Ariba RFI
Well Led Governance Reviews
19 suppliers
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. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live approximately October 2025.
Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAP Ariba RFI
Audit and Governance Ancillary Services
22 suppliers
This lot covers a broad range of services and it is anticipated that this lot will be used for general financial assurance and advisory work. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live approximately October 2025.
Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAP Ariba RFI
Independent Workplace Investigations
14 suppliers
This lot will deliver independent workplace investigations to enable employers to understand the facts and identify the issues relevant to resolving allegations or disputes involving employees. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live approximately October 2025.
Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAP Ariba RFI
Call-offs from Audit Services for Health (SBS10517)
Awarded contracts called off from this framework agreement.
