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II.1.1) Title
Audit Services for Health (SBS10517)
Reference number: SBS10517
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Audit Services for Health and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/
The Framework will be structured using the following Lots;
Lot 1 - External Audit Services
Lot 2 - Internal Audit Services
Lot 3 - Counter Fraud Services
Lot 4 - Well-Led Governance Reviews
Lot 5 - Audit Ancillary Services
Lot 6 - Independent Workplace Investigations
We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
150 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Provision of External Audit Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 - External Audit Services
Provides an independent, effective, professional, and proactive audit of the accounts and annual financial reports.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
Where the Bidder does not score a minimum of 60% in total (AQ, SV and Price combined) the Authority shall exclude the submission from being appointed to the framework.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Internal Audit Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79210000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 - Internal Audit Services
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.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
Where the Bidder does not score a minimum of 60% in total (AQ, SV and Price combined) the Authority shall exclude the submission from being appointed to the framework.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Counter Fraud Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79212100
79212110
79212400
79212500
79313000
79700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 - Counter Fraud Services
Providers on this lot offer the service 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.
Providers should record all reports of suspected fraud, bribery and corruption to inform national intelligence and to support and progress the investigation of fraud, bribery and corruption allegations.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
Where the Bidder does not score a minimum of 60% in total (AQ, SV and Price combined) the Authority shall exclude the submission from being appointed to the framework.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Well Led Governance Review
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79212000
79313000
79700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 - Well Led Governance Review Services
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.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
Where the Bidder does not score a minimum of 60% in total (AQ, SV and Price combined) the Authority shall exclude the submission from being appointed to the framework.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Audit & Governance Ancillary Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79212000
79313000
79700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 - Audit and Governance Ancillary Services
This lot is applicable 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.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
Where the Bidder does not score a minimum of 60% in total (AQ, SV and Price combined) the Authority shall exclude the submission from being appointed to the framework.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Independent Workplace Investigations
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79313000
79414000
79700000
90711100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6 - Independent Workplace Investigations
Intended 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.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
Where the Bidder does not score a minimum of 60% in total (AQ, SV and Price combined) the Authority shall exclude the submission from being appointed to the framework.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
The value provided in 2.6 is only an estimate NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice.