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Audit Services for Health (SBS10517)

Awarded to 360 Assurance, ASW Assurance (Torbay & South Devon NHS FT), ASW Assurance (Torbay and South Devon NHS FT) +34 more

NHS Shared Business Services Limited(buyer)

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Published 22 May 2024
Deadline
Closed 28 February 2025

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NHS Shared Business Services Limited has established a framework agreement for audit and governance services available to NHS and Social Care organisations and approved public and private sector bodies. The framework, awarded on 19 November 2025 to 37 suppliers including major firms such as Deloitte, EY, KPMG, BDO, and Grant Thornton, comprises six lots covering external audit, internal audit, counter fraud, governance reviews, ancillary audit and governance services, and independent workplace investigations with a total contract value of £900 million.

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Lots (6)

  • 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

    Won by AZETS Audit Services LtdWon by BDO LLPWon by Deloitte LLPWon by Ernst & Young LLPWon by Forvis Mazars LLPWon by Grant Thornton UK LLPWon by KPMG LLPWon by Neuven Consult LtdWon by Sumer Group Holdings Ltd
  • 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

    Won by 360 AssuranceWon by ASW Assurance (Torbay & South Devon NHS FT)Won by AuditOneWon by Audit YorkshireWon by AZETS Audit Services LtdWon by Barts Health NHS TrustWon by BDO LLPWon by Deloitte LLPWon by Ernst & Young LLPWon by Henderson LoggieWon by HW Controls & Assurance LtdWon by KPMG LLPWon by Littlechild & Haley LtdWon by Mersey Internal Audit AgencyWon by Neuven Consult LtdWon by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPWon by RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLPWon by Sumer Group Holdings LtdWon by TIAA LtdWon by ZR Consultants Ltd
  • 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

    Won by 360 AssuranceWon by ASW Assurance (Torbay and South Devon NHS FT)Won by AuditOneWon by Audit YorkshireWon by Barts Health NHS TrustWon by BDO LLPWon by Begbies Traynor Group plcWon by Dahri Consulting LtdWon by Deloitte LLPWon by Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustWon by Grant Thornton UK LLPWon by HW Controls & Assurance LtdWon by KPMG LLPWon by Mazars LLPWon by Mersey Internal Audit AgencyWon by Neuven Consult LimitedWon by RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLPWon by Sumer Group Holdings LimitedWon by TIAA Ltd
  • 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

    Won by Advancing Quality AllianceWon by ASW Assurance (Torbay and South Devon NHS FT)Won by AuditOneWon by Audit YorkshireWon by AZETS Audit Services LtdWon by BDO LLPWon by Comi LimitedWon by Ernst & Young LLPWon by Finitas (Precision Resource Group Ltd)Won by Grant Thornton UK LLPWon by HW Controls & Assurance LtdWon by KPMG LLPWon by LineofSight Consulting LLPWon by Matt Hamnett & Associates LtdWon by Mersey Internal Audit AgencyWon by Neuven Consult LimitedWon by RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLPWon by thevaluecircle LLPWon by TIAA Ltd
  • 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

    Won by Advancing Quality AllianceWon by ASW Assurance (Torbay and South Devon NHS FT)Won by Audit YorkshireWon by AZETS Audit Services LtdWon by BDO LLPWon by Begbies Traynor Group plcWon by Deloitte LLPWon by Ernst & Young LLPWon by Finitas (Precision Resource Group Ltd)Won by Grant Thornton UK LLPWon by Henderson LoggieWon by KPMG LLPWon by LineofSight Consulting LLPWon by Littlechild & Haley LtdWon by Mersey Internal Audit AgencyWon by Neuven Consult LimitedWon by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPWon by RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLPWon by Sumer Group Holdings LtdWon by thevaluecircle LLPWon by TIAA LtdWon by ZR Consultants Ltd
  • 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

    Won by ASW Assurance (Torbay and South Devon NHS FT)Won by AuditOneWon by Audit YorkshireWon by AZETS Audit Services LtdWon by Barts Health NHS TrustWon by Dahri Consulting LtdWon by Finitas (Precision Resource Group Ltd)Won by High Performance Consultancy LimitedWon by ibex gale limitedWon by Matt Hamnett & Associates LtdWon by Mazars LLPWon by Neuven Consult LimitedWon by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPWon by RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLPWon by TIAA Ltd

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£150,000,000
Procedure
Open
Published
22 May 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Accounting, auditing and fiscal servicesAccounting and auditing servicesAuditing servicesFinancial auditing servicesCorporate governance rating servicesFraud audit servicesAccounting review servicesPerformance review services+3 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£900,000,000
Award date
19 November 2025
Contract period
— → 29 October 2029
Winners
  • 360 Assurance
  • ASW Assurance (Torbay & South Devon NHS FT)
  • ASW Assurance (Torbay and South Devon NHS FT)
  • AZETS Audit Services Ltd
  • Advancing Quality Alliance
  • Audit Yorkshire
  • AuditOne
  • BDO LLP
  • Barts Health NHS Trust
  • Begbies Traynor Group plc
  • Comi Limited
  • Dahri Consulting Ltd
  • Deloitte LLP
  • Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
  • Ernst & Young LLP
  • Finitas (Precision Resource Group Ltd)
  • Forvis Mazars LLP
  • Grant Thornton UK LLP
  • HW Controls & Assurance Ltd
  • Henderson Loggie
  • High Performance Consultancy Limited
  • KPMG LLP
  • LineofSight Consulting LLP
  • Littlechild & Haley Ltd
  • Matt Hamnett & Associates Ltd
  • Mazars LLP
  • Mersey Internal Audit Agency
  • Neuven Consult Limited
  • Neuven Consult Ltd
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
  • RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP
  • Sumer Group Holdings Limited
  • Sumer Group Holdings Ltd
  • TIAA Ltd
  • ZR Consultants Ltd
  • ibex gale limited
  • thevaluecircle LLP

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    26 November 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    6 January 2025

  3. Prior Information Notice

    22 May 2024

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