Auditing services highlight opportunities to deliver service efficiencies and cost savings, while ensuring that organisations are accountable, well-governed, and able to deliver quality services. But the audit process can be challenging, with tight timelines and complex issues to resolve.
Through our Audit Services for Health Framework Agreement, the public sector can identify areas of risk and inefficiency, enabling improved productivity and reduced waste, while also mitigating financial risks by detecting and preventing fraudulent activity, safeguarding public funds. It includes:
- External auditors who provide independent assurance that organisations are spending and accounting for public money properly
- Internal audits that review operations and processes to highlight where cost savings can be made
- Net zero audits, which assess greenhouse gas emissions to support achieving net zero targets
- Health equity audits (HEAs), which can identify and analyse disparities in health outcomes across different population groups, helping to determine if resources are distributed fairly in relation to need, informing targeted actions to reduce inequalities in healthcare access and outcomes.
- For the NHS, it can significantly improve patient outcomes by identifying areas for improvement in quality of care, safety, and efficiency. It supports organisations to pinpoint bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and potential risks that hinder smooth patient transitions.
Framework Agreement Information
The framework agreement provides a fully compliant route to market for the provision of audit services; covering a wide range of specialisms including external audit, internal audit, counter fraud, well-led governance review and ancillary services.
What dates is the framework agreement active?
09 September 2025 – 08 September 2029
Who can take advantage of the framework agreement?
NHS and wider public sector organisations
How was the framework agreement procured?
Further competition and direct award
Via this framework agreement, you can run a further competition, or choose to direct award to a supplier in compliance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations.
How we can support?
We offer different levels of support, including SME advice and robust templates for you to easily run your own process, or additional support to design and run a further competition on your behalf.
How can I access the framework agreement?
Access framework agreement documentation via our Customer Framework Agreement Portal (CFAP)
The framework agreement has been structured into the following lots:
What are the benefits of using this framework agreement?
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
Supports the NHS in meeting its clinical governance requirements by facilitating improvements in the quality of patient care through regular audits and adherence to standards.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Supports financial sustainability by identifying and preventing fraud, waste, and error, these functions contribute to cost savings that can be reinvested in patient care.
INDEPENDENT SERVICE
Provides an independent, effective, professional, and proactive audit of the accounts and annual financial reports.
CONTRIBUTES TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF GOVERNANCE
Well-led reviews assess the effectiveness of governance and leadership in creating a safe environment for both patients and staff.
DEVELOPS EFFECTIVENESS
Supports the maintaining and developing the effectiveness of governance arrangements.
SUPPORTS CREATING SAFE ENVIRONMENTS
Workplace investigations, when conducted thoroughly and impartially, help address concerns about misconduct, bullying, or harassment. This supports creating a safe and respectful working environment for all staff, which in turn contributes to improved patient care and visitor experience.
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Strategic Procurement Support
If this framework agreement doesn’t cover the goods or services you require, or a framework agreement isn’t the optimal route to market for your needs, we can provide tailored strategic procurement support. Find out more here.
