The Internal and External Audit Services, Counter Fraud, and Financial Assurance Services Framework Agreement provides a compliant route to access external audit services, internal audit services, plus counter fraud and financial assurance / governance services. The framework agreement comprises of a comprehensive mix of suppliers, split by service provision and specialism.

Framework Agreement Information

What is the framework agreement duration?
16 November 2020 – 15 May 2025

Who can take advantage of the framework agreement?
NHS and wider Public Sector

What does this framework agreement cover?
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 (endorsed by NHS Counter Fraud), Well Led Governance Review and Ancillary Services.

The framework agreement has been structured in the following lots:

  • LoT 1 – External Audit Services
  • LoT 2 – Internal Audit Services
  • LoT 3 – Counter Fraud Services
  • LoT 4 – Well-Led Governance Review
  • LoT 5 – Audit and Governance Ancillary Services

What are the benefits of using this framework agreement?
CHOICE OF SUPPLIERS
A range of suppliers to suit all requirements: from regional SME specialists, to national providers.

DIRECT AWARD
Ability to directly award a contract to approved suppliers on the framework agreement providing a timely and compliant route to market to meet your requirements.

ANCILLARY SERVICE PROVISION
A mix of additional ad-hoc service options available via Lot 5, Audit and Governance Ancillary Services provision.

FURTHER COMPETITION
Opportunity to run a further competition to meet the bespoke requirements of each organisation as well as helping to drive further competitive pricing

PRICE AND SAVINGS
Very competitive pricing from leading players in the market.

DATA SECURITY AND PROTECTION TOOLKIT (DSPT) AUDIT SERVICES
NHS Digital have provided a set of supplier requirements that NHS organisations are able to use as the basis for any further competition tender questions.

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