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