Audit Services for Health (SBS10517)

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. Lot 1: Provision of External Audit Services 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. Lot 2: Provision of Internal Audit Services 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. Lot 3: Provision of Counter Fraud Services 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. Lot 4: Provision of Well Led Governance Review 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. Lot 5: Provision of Audit & Governance Ancillary Services 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. Lot 6: Provision of Independent Workplace Investigations 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.