Audit Services for Health (SBS10517)

Tender description

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 Lot 1: External Audit Services Lot 1 is for the provision of External Audit, the awarded Suppliers have been required to demonstrate that they can provide an independent, effective, professional, and proactive audit of accounts and annual financial reports in connection with the call-off requirements. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents Lot 2: Internal Audit Services Lot 2 is for the provision of Internal Audit, the awarded Suppliers have been required to demonstrate that they can evaluate and contribute to the improvement of governance, risk management and control processes. Examine, evaluate, and report objectively on the adequacy of internal control systems and value for money objectives in connection with the call-off requirements. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents Lot 3: Counter Fraud Services Lot 3 is for the provision of Counter Fraud Services, the awarded Suppliers have been required to demonstrate adherence to delivery, standards and reporting requirements for the NHS set by the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA). Counter Fraud Services that are delivered to Approved Organisations for public sector organisations should adhere to the Government Functional Standard GovS 013: Counter Fraud and the Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA) Mandate in connection with the call-off requirements. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents Lot 4: Well Led Governance Review Lot 4 is for the provision of Well Led Governance Reviews, the awarded Suppliers have been required to demonstrate that they can provide a structured reference for external reviews of the contracting authority's governance and culture. It supports the contracting authority in maintaining and developing the effectiveness of their governance arrangements in connection with the call-off requirements. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents Lot 5: Audit & Governance Ancillary Services Lot 5 is for the provision of Auditing & Ancillary Services, the awarded Suppliers are required to provide services where the scope of work/service is wide ranging and broad in nature and does not fall directly under any of the other lots. It may include, but is not limited to: IT assurance, financial assurance, due diligence reviews, data analysis, bribery act and counter fraud training, support in developing governance arrangements, financial account checks, and reviews on invoicing in connection with the call-off requirements. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents Lot 6: Independent Workplace Investigations Lot 6 is for the provision of Independent Workplace Investigations, the awarded Suppliers are required to capture the needs of customers who have requirements in relation to conflict resolution and investigation services in both workforce management and inquiries. This could be in relation to disciplinary allegations, employee grievances, bullying and harassment, allegations of discrimination, whistleblowing and mediation in connection with the call-off requirements. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents