Provision of External Audit Service.

Overview

Lots (8)

• Lot 1 - Statutory Audit / External Audit

  A mini-competition was conducted via the EOECPH Statutory Audit and Multi-Specialty Services Framework (Ref: 2024/S 000-002425)..<br/><br/>The tender was evaluated against the published criteria: Technical Capability & Quality (60%), Social Value (10%), and Commercial (30%).

  Won by AzetsWon by Grant Thornton UK LLPWon by Deloitte LLP PrimaryWon by KPMG LLPWon by Mazars LLPWon by Bishop Fleming LLPWon by BDO LLPWon by Ernst and Young LLpWon by SCC Chartered AccountantsWon by RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES LLPWon by Grant Thornton UK LLP

• Lot 2 - Counter Fraud

  All Publicly funded Contracting Bodies require high quality Counter Fraud Services, which meet the service delivery and reporting requirements specifically relevant to their organisation.<br/>The Counter Fraud Programme available against the framework captures both a preventative and reactive focus for investigations.<br/>The Counter Fraud Programme must identify and minimise the potential for fraud and corruption in accordance with any guidance applicable to the Contracting Authority

  Won by Paul MacklesworthWon by Mersey Internal Audit AgencyWon by TIAA LTDWon by AzetsWon by Grant Thornton UK LLPWon by KPMG LLPWon by 360 AssuranceWon by RSM UK Consulting LLPWon by Mazars LLPWon by Audit YorkshireWon by BDO LLP

• Lot 3 - Internal Audit

  The Provider will be expected to provide a full Internal Audit Service, undertaking systems based audits where feasible. The main responsibility of that service will be to provide the Board (through its Audit Committee) with assessments of the effectiveness of the Contracting Authority's system of internal control which can be relied on by External Auditors for their Annual Governance Statement.<br/>The Internal Auditors will report to the Director of Finance and Performance but will also have direct access to the Audit Committee. It is recognised that an effective control system reduces the likelihood that errors or irregularities will occur and remain undetected;<br/>however, it does not eliminate that possibility. It is also recognised that the Provider's work does not guarantee that errors or irregularities will not occur and may not detect errors or irregularities which do occur.

  Won by Mersey Internal Audit AgencyWon by TIAA LTDWon by AzetsWon by KPMG LLPWon by PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLPWon by 360 AssuranceWon by RSM UK Consulting LLPWon by Mazars LLPWon by Audit YorkshireWon by BDO LLPWon by SCC Chartered Accountants

• Lot 4 - Assurance Reviews

  The Assurance Review services provided should include but is not limited to, continuous and reliable assurance on organisational stewardship and the management of the major risks to organisational success, and delivery of improved, cost effective, public services. Assurance will cover looking at quality control mechanisms, employee feedback, information technology systems, and organisational behaviour.

  Won by Paul MacklesworthWon by Mersey Internal Audit AgencyWon by TIAA LTDWon by AzetsWon by Deloitte LLP PrimaryWon by KPMG LLPWon by 360 AssuranceWon by RSM UK Consulting LLPWon by Mazars LLPWon by BDO LLP

• Lot 5 - Digital and IM&T Audit

  The Supplier will be expected to provide a full Digital and IM&T Audit Service to determine the effectiveness of the Contracting Authorities internal systems. This includes applying IT audit and data enabled techniques, evaluating and testing controls within and associated with information systems relevant to reporting and providing expert advice and support for other digital matters.

  Won by Mersey Internal Audit AgencyWon by TIAA LTDWon by AzetsWon by KPMG LLPWon by PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLPWon by 360 AssuranceWon by RSM UK Consulting LLPWon by Mazars LLP

• Lot 6 - Security Management

  The role of the LSMS is to implement at a local level, the national policy for Security Management, and to work proactively and reactively with the NHS contracting authorities accessing these services.<br/>Providers will be required to assist with the development and implementation of services as well as assisting trusts review their security strategies to ensure that staff and patients along with trust and personal assets are protected as far as is reasonably practicable, allowing the trust to focus on providing and delivering high quality healthcare.

  Won by TIAA LTDWon by 360 AssuranceWon by Mazars LLPWon by Lovran Security, Intelligence and Risk Ltd

• Lot 7 - Multi Audit Service Provision

  Won by Paul MacklesworthWon by RSM UK Consulting LLPWon by Mazars LLPWon by Audit YorkshireWon by BDO LLPWon by SCC Chartered AccountantsWon by Mersey Internal Audit AgencyWon by TIAA LTDWon by AzetsWon by Grant Thornton UK LLPWon by Deloitte LLP PrimaryWon by KPMG LLPWon by PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLPWon by 360 Assurance

• Lot 7 - Multi-Audit & Specialist Service

Award outcome

Awarded value

£2,636,133

Award date

17 November 2025

Contract period

19 November 2025 → 18 November 2028

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