Statutory Audit and Multi-Specialty Audit Services
This Framework has been issued to ensure the continued delivery of quality audit services. Suppliers awarded to the framework offer customised audit services, advice and consultancy support services.
For this framework there was close working with NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) to ensure that audit services and audit providers to the NHS always meet the requirements set for the NHS by the NHSCFA during the life of the framework and any call-off contracts awarded under the framework.
All services provided under this framework are IR35-compliant multi-speciality audit services and meet audit professional, regulatory and legislative standards.
This framework removes the requirements for independent tendering and enables contracting authorities to purchase compliantly.
Providers awarded to this Framework are able to support publicly funded entities meet audit requirements set for them in pursuit of their day to day activities; as well as any other bespoke organisational audit needs which may become relevant either as a standalone alone audit or ongoing audit requirement.
Providers awarded to the framework deliver compliant services in accordance with the requirements of a multitude of audit standards bodies. A full list can be seen in the User Guide under Documents
Benefits of using the Framework
Contracting Authorities procuring through this framework should expect the following benefits:
- Pricing held for 3 years.
- The options of both direct award and further competitions.
- Contractual terms and conditions that meet FCA audit regulations and audit professional obligations ensuring audit services are compliant.
- Compliance and consistency with NHS Terms and Conditions.
- Compliance and consistency with existing and future professional obligations.
- Compliance and consistency with existing and future regulatory and statutory standards.
- The framework sets an upper pricing limit on suppliers.
- The framework offers cost transparency through a clear pricing structure.
- The ability to benchmark providers without the need to approach each supplier individually
Lot Structure
The Framework Agreement was awarded in 8 Lots:
- Lot 1 - External Audit
- Lot 2 - Internal Audit
- Lot 3 - Counter Fraud Services
- Lot 4 - Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services
- Lot 5 - Workforce Investigation Services
- Lot 6 - Not Awarded
- Lot 7 - Local Security Management Specialists
- Lot 8 - Consultancy Audit and Financial Services
Suppliers
Lot 1
- BDO LLP
- Deloitte LLP
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
- KPMG
- Mazars LLP
Lot 2
- 360 Assurance
- BDO LLP
- CW Audit Services
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
- KPMG
- MIAA
- RSM Risk Assurance Services LLP
- TIAA Ltd
- West Midlands Ambulance Service
Lot 3
- 360 Assurance
- BDO LLP
- CW Audit Services
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
- KPMG
- MIAA
- RSM Risk Assurance Services LLP
- TIAA Ltd
- West Midlands Ambulance Service
Lot 3 (NHS Specific)
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
- RSM Risk Assurance Services LLP
- West Midlands Ambulance Service
Lot 4
- 360 Assurance
- BDO LLP
- CW Audit Services
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
- KPMG
- MIAA
- RSM Risk Assurance Services LLP
- TIAA Ltd
- West Midlands Ambulance Service
Lot 5
- TIAA Ltd
Lot 6
- NOT AWARDED
Lot 7
- 360 Assurance
- CW Audit Services
- TIAA Ltd
- West Midlands Ambulance Service
Lot 8
- Deloitte LLP
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
- KPMG
- Mazars LLP
- MIAA
- RSM Risk Assurance Services LLP
- TIAA Ltd
- West Midlands Ambulance Service
Authority
NHS PiP: This is an NHS Procurement in Partnership (PiP) partner hub framework agreement delivered by East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub (EOECPH) and available to our member organisations via NHS Commercial Solutions. This agreement is available to non-NHSCS member organisations via EOECPH.
Supporting Documents
Please click on the links below to access detailed information about this framework. Members can access the full set of framework documents by logging in.
If you are not a member, and would like to know more, please complete the 'Interested in using this Framework' form at the bottom of the page and we will contact you as soon as we can.