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Contract Award Notice

Audit Services for Health (SBS10517)

  • First published: 27 November 2025
  • Last modified: 27 November 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04698b
Published by:
NHS Shared Business Services Limited
Authority ID:
AA82666
Publication date:
27 November 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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) has 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 includes

Lot 1 - External Audit Services

Lot 2 - Internal Audit Services

Lot 3 - Counter Fraud Services

Lot 4 - Well-Led Governance Review

Lot 5 - Audit & Governance Ancillary Services

Lot 6 - Independent Workplace Investigations

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS Shared Business Services Limited

05280446

Three Cherry Trees Lane

Hemel Hempstead

HP27AH

UK

E-mail: nsbs.categorymanagementsourcing@nhs.net

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other: Public Sector Framework Provider https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us

I.5) Main activity

Health

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

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) has 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 includes

Lot 1 - External Audit Services

Lot 2 - Internal Audit Services

Lot 3 - Counter Fraud Services

Lot 4 - Well-Led Governance Review

Lot 5 - Audit & Governance Ancillary Services

Lot 6 - Independent Workplace Investigations

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 150 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

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 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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

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

II.2.14) Additional information

Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2025/S 000-000151

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: SBS10517

Title: External Audit Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AZETS Audit Services Ltd

09652677

2nd Floor Regis House, 45 King William Street

London

EC4R 9AN

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.azets.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BDO LLP

OC305127

55 Baker Street

London

W1U 7EU

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: www.bdo.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Deloitte LLP

OC303675

1 New Street Square

London

EC4A 3HQ

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.deloitte.com

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ernst & Young LLP

OC300001

1 More London Place

London

SE1 2AF

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.ey.com

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Forvis Mazars LLP

OC308299

30 Old Bailey

London

EC4M 7AU

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.mazars.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Grant Thornton UK LLP

OC307742

8 Finsbury Circus

London

EC2M 7EA

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.grantthornton.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KPMG LLP

OC301540

15 Canada Square

London

E14 5GL

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.kpmg.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Neuven Consult Ltd

13628958

Manchester Intl Office Centre, Styal Rd

Manchester

M22 5WB

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.neuven-consult.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sumer Group Holdings Ltd

14256975

Acre House, 11-15 William Road

London

NW1 3ER

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.sumer.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 150 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Contract No: SBS10517

Title: Internal Audit Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 20

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 20

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

360 Assurance

Riverside House, Bridge Park Rd, Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8BL

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.360assurance.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ASW Assurance (Torbay & South Devon NHS FT)

Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AuditOne

Lanchester Rd Hospital

Durham

DH1 5RD

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://audit-one.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Audit Yorkshire

Park House, Bridge Lane

York

YO31 8ZZ

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.audityorkshire.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AZETS Audit Services Ltd

09652677

2nd Floor Regis House, 45 King William Street

London

EC4R 9AN

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.azets.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Barts Health NHS Trust

The Royal London Hospital, 80 Newark St

London

E1 2ES

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BDO LLP

OC305127

55 Baker Street

London

W1U 7EU

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.bdo.global/en-gb

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Deloitte LLP

OC303675

1 New Street Square

London

EC4A 3HQ

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.deloitte.com

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ernst & Young LLP

OC300001

1 More London Place

London

SE1 2AF

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.ey.com

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Henderson Loggie

SO301630

The Vision Building, 20 Greenmarket

Dundee

DD1 4QB

UK

NUTS: UKM

Internet address(es)

URL: https://hlca.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HW Controls & Assurance Ltd

08746974

Unit 3, Crompton Court, Attwood Rd

Burntwood

WS7 3GG

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KPMG LLP

OC301540

15 Canada Square

London

E14 5GL

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.kpmg.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Littlechild & Haley Ltd

16141254

33 Cathedral Road

Cardiff

CF11 9HB

UK

NUTS: UKL

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.littlechildhaley.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mersey Internal Audit Agency

Regatta Place, Summers Road

Liverpool

L3 4BL

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.miaa.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Neuven Consult Ltd

13628958

Manchester Intl Office Centre, Styal Rd

Manchester

M22 5WB

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.neuven-consult.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

OC303525

1 Embankment Place

London

WC2N 6RH

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.pwc.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP

OC389499

6th Floor, 25 Farringdon Street

London

EC4A 4AB

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.rsmuk.com

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sumer Group Holdings Ltd

14256975

Acre House, 11-15 William Road

London

NW1 3ER

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.sumer.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TIAA Ltd

04546319

Artillery House, Fort Fareham Industrial Site, Newgate Lane

Fareham

PO14 1AH

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.tiaa.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ZR Consultants Ltd

04833559

Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street

London

W1T 6EB

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://zrconsultants.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 150 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Contract No: SBS10517

Title: Counter Fraud Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

360 Assurance

Riverside House, Bridge Park Rd, Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8BL

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.360assurance.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ASW Assurance (Torbay and South Devon NHS FT)

Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AuditOne

Lanchester Rd Hospital

Durham

DH1 5RD

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://audit-one.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Audit Yorkshire

Park House, Bridge Lane

York

YO31 8ZZ

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.audityorkshire.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Barts Health NHS Trust

The Royal London Hospital, 80 Newark St

London

E1 2ES

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BDO LLP

OC305127

55 Baker Street

London

W1U 7EU

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.bdo.global/en-gb

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Begbies Traynor Group plc

02928020

340 Deansgate

Manchester

M3 4LY

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.begbies-traynorgroup.com

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dahri Consulting Ltd

14295201

Kemp House, 152-160 City Road

London

EC1V 2NX

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.dahriconsulting.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Deloitte LLP

OC303675

1 New Street Square

London

EC4A 3HQ

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.deloitte.com

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Sentinel House, Nuffield Road

Poole

BH17 0RB

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Grant Thornton UK LLP

OC307742

8 Finsbury Circus

London

EC2M 7EA

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.grantthornton.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HW Controls & Assurance Ltd

08746974

Unit 3, Crompton Court, Attwood Rd

Burntwood

WS7 3GG

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KPMG LLP

OC301540

15 Canada Square

London

E14 5GL

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.kpmg.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mazars LLP

OC308299

30 Old Bailey

London

EC4M 7AU

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.mazars.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mersey Internal Audit Agency

Regatta Place, Summers Road

Liverpool

L3 4BL

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.miaa.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Neuven Consult Limited

13628958

Manchester Intl Office Centre, Styal Rd

Manchester

M22 5WB

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.neuven-consult.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP

OC389499

6th Floor, 25 Farringdon Street

London

EC4A 4AB

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.rsmuk.com

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sumer Group Holdings Limited

14256975

Acre House, 11-15 William Road

London

NW1 3ER

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.sumer.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TIAA Ltd

04546319

Artillery House, Fort Fareham Industrial Site, Newgate Lane

Fareham

PO14 1AH

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.tiaa.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 150 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Contract No: SBS10517

Title: Provision of Well-led Reviews Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Advancing Quality Alliance

3rd Floor, Crossgate House, Cross Street

Sale

M33 7FT

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://aqua.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ASW Assurance (Torbay and South Devon NHS FT)

Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AuditOne

Lanchester Rd Hospital

Durham

DH1 5RD

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://audit-one.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Audit Yorkshire

Park House, Bridge Lane

York

YO31 8ZZ

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.audityorkshire.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AZETS Audit Services Ltd

09652677

2nd Floor Regis House, 45 King William Street

London

EC4R 9AN

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.azets.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BDO LLP

OC305127

55 Baker Street

London

W1U 7EU

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.bdo.global/en-gb

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Comi Limited

14425575

167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor

London

W1W 5PF

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ernst & Young LLP

OC300001

1 More London Place

London

SE1 2AF

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.ey.com

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Finitas (Precision Resource Group Ltd)

09573050

61 Queen Square

Bristol

BS1 4JZ

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.finitas.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Grant Thornton UK LLP

OC307742

8 Finsbury Circus

London

EC2M 7EA

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.grantthornton.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HW Controls & Assurance Ltd

08746974

Unit 3, Crompton Court, Attwood Rd

Burntwood

WS7 3GG

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KPMG LLP

OC301540

15 Canada Square

London

E14 5GL

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.kpmg.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

LineofSight Consulting LLP

OC455665

128 City Road

London

EC1V 2NX

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.lineofsight.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Matt Hamnett & Associates Ltd

11197120

1a Kingsbury's Lane

Ringwood

BH24 1EL

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.matthamnettassociates.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mersey Internal Audit Agency

Regatta Place, Summers Road

Liverpool

L3 4BL

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.miaa.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Neuven Consult Limited

13628958

Manchester Intl Office Centre, Styal Rd

Manchester

M22 5WB

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.neuven-consult.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP

OC389499

6th Floor, 25 Farringdon Street

London

EC4A 4AB

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.rsmuk.com

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

thevaluecircle LLP

OC419158

The Paine Suite, The Nostell Estate Yard, Nostell

Wakefield

WF4 1AB

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.thevaluecircle.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TIAA Ltd

04546319

Artillery House, Fort Fareham Industrial Site, Newgate Lane

Fareham

PO14 1AH

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.tiaa.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 150 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Contract No: SBS10517

Title: Governance and Ancillary Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 22

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Advancing Quality Alliance

3rd Floor, Crossgate House, Cross Street

Sale

M33 7FT

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://aqua.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ASW Assurance (Torbay and South Devon NHS FT)

Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Audit Yorkshire

Park House, Bridge Lane

York

YO31 8ZZ

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.audityorkshire.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AZETS Audit Services Ltd

09652677

2nd Floor Regis House, 45 King William Street

London

EC4R 9AN

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.azets.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BDO LLP

OC305127

55 Baker Street

London

W1U 7EU

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.bdo.global/en-gb

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Begbies Traynor Group plc

02928020

340 Deansgate

Manchester

M3 4LY

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.begbies-traynorgroup.com

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Deloitte LLP

OC303675

1 New Street Square

London

EC4A 3HQ

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.deloitte.com

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ernst & Young LLP

OC300001

1 More London Place

London

SE1 2AF

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.ey.com

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Finitas (Precision Resource Group Ltd)

09573050

61 Queen Square

Bristol

BS1 4JZ

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.finitas.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Grant Thornton UK LLP

OC307742

8 Finsbury Circus

London

EC2M 7EA

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.grantthornton.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Henderson Loggie

SO301630

The Vision Building, 20 Greenmarket

Dundee

DD1 4QB

UK

NUTS: UKM

Internet address(es)

URL: https://hlca.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

KPMG LLP

OC301540

15 Canada Square

London

E14 5GL

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.kpmg.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

LineofSight Consulting LLP

OC455665

128 City Road

London

EC1V 2NX

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.lineofsight.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Littlechild & Haley Ltd

16141254

33 Cathedral Road

Cardiff

CF11 9HB

UK

NUTS: UKL

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.littlechildhaley.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mersey Internal Audit Agency

Regatta Place, Summers Road

Liverpool

L3 4BL

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.miaa.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Neuven Consult Limited

13628958

Manchester Intl Office Centre, Styal Rd

Manchester

M22 5WB

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.neuven-consult.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

OC303525

1 Embankment Place

London

WC2N 6RH

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.pwc.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP

OC389499

6th Floor, 25 Farringdon Street

London

EC4A 4AB

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.rsmuk.com

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sumer Group Holdings Ltd

14256975

Acre House, 11-15 William Road

London

NW1 3ER

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.sumer.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

thevaluecircle LLP

OC419158

The Paine Suite, The Nostell Estate Yard, Nostell

Wakefield

WF4 1AB

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.thevaluecircle.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TIAA Ltd

04546319

Artillery House, Fort Fareham Industrial Site, Newgate Lane

Fareham

PO14 1AH

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.tiaa.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ZR Consultants Ltd

04833559

Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street

London

W1T 6EB

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://zrconsultants.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 150 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Contract No: SBS10517

Title: Independent Workplace Investigations Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 15

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ASW Assurance (Torbay and South Devon NHS FT)

Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AuditOne

Lanchester Rd Hospital

Durham

DH1 5RD

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://audit-one.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Audit Yorkshire

Park House, Bridge Lane

York

YO31 8ZZ

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.audityorkshire.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

AZETS Audit Services Ltd

09652677

2nd Floor Regis House, 45 King William Street

London

EC4R 9AN

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.azets.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Barts Health NHS Trust

The Royal London Hospital, 80 Newark St

London

E1 2ES

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dahri Consulting Ltd

14295201

Kemp House, 152-160 City Road

London

EC1V 2NX

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.dahriconsulting.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Finitas (Precision Resource Group Ltd)

09573050

61 Queen Square

Bristol

BS1 4JZ

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.finitas.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

High Performance Consultancy Limited

08159027

Merchants Place, Suite 8 Tower Street, Brunswick Business Park

Liverpool

L3 4BJ

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.highperformanceconsultancy.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ibex gale limited

08814594

St Brandon's House, 29 Great George Street

Bristol

BS1 5QT

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.ibexgale.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Matt Hamnett & Associates Ltd

11197120

1a Kingsbury's Lane

Ringwood

BH24 1EL

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.matthamnettassociates.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mazars LLP

OC308299

30 Old Bailey

London

EC4M 7AU

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.mazars.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Neuven Consult Limited

13628958

Manchester Intl Office Centre, Styal Rd

Manchester

M22 5WB

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.neuven-consult.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

OC303525

1 Embankment Place

London

WC2N 6RH

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.pwc.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP

OC389499

6th Floor, 25 Farringdon Street

London

EC4A 4AB

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.rsmuk.com

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TIAA Ltd

04546319

Artillery House, Fort Fareham Industrial Site, Newgate Lane

Fareham

PO14 1AH

UK

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.tiaa.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 150 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

The Framework Agreement procurement was undertaken as an Open Procedure.

The Framework Agreement will commence on 9 September 2025 and will end on 8 September 2029. Some purchases under this Framework Agreement may have requirements that can be met under this Framework Agreement but the purchase of which may be exempt from the Procurement Regulations. In such cases, Call-off Contracts from this Framework will be unregulated purchases for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations, and Approved Organisations may, at their discretion, modify the terms and conditions of any Call-off Contracts to reflect that Approved Organisation's specific needs.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

London

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

26/11/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79210000 Accounting and auditing services Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
79212500 Accounting review services Auditing services
79200000 Accounting, auditing and fiscal services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79212000 Auditing services Accounting and auditing services
79212110 Corporate governance rating services Auditing services
79212100 Financial auditing services Auditing services
79212400 Fraud audit services Auditing services
79414000 Human resources management consultancy services Business and management consultancy services
79700000 Investigation and security services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79313000 Performance review services Market research services
90711100 Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

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100 UK - All

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