Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c42-1cca-73c1-9b06-3062f2150daf/pin-internal-and-external-audit-counter-fraud-well-led-governance-review closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # PIN\_Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud & Well Led Governance Review [NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-shared-business-services-ltd-nhs-sbs) Estimated value £4,000,000 to £60,000,000 Published 4 Nov 2019 Deadline Closed 29 Nov 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud & Well Led Governance Review. NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) wishes to establish a framework agreement for use by or on behalf of NHS Shared Business Services Approved Organisations. The Agreement will be for the provision of Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud & Well Led Governance Review and will include the following lots: - Lot 1 - Provision of External Audit Services External Audit Service is to provide an independent, effective, professional and proactive audit opinion of the accounts and annual financial reports. Lot 2 - Provision of Internal Audit Services Internal audit activity will evaluate and contribute to the improvement of governance, risk management and control processes. It will examine, evaluate and report on the adequacy of Internal Control Systems & Value for Money objectives. Lot 3 - Provision of Counter Fraud Services This lot sets out a specification for the Provision of a Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS). The Counter Fraud Services programme and work carried out by the LCFS should contain but not be limited to the following standards-NHS Protect Standards for Providers and/or commissioners and NHS Anti-Fraud Manual: Strategic Governance, Inform and Involve, Prevent and Deter & Hold to Account. Lot 4 - Provision of Well Led Governance Reviews This lot provides Approved Organisations with a structured reference for External reviews of their Governance & Culture and intends to support Approved Organisations in maintaining and developing the effectiveness of their governance arrangements carried out by Independent Reviewers. This specification intends to be flexible to the needs of all Approved Organisations. The scope will be reviewed as part of the renewal process through engagement with suppliers/stakeholders. Candidates wishing to discuss this potential agreement should express their interest by emailing [maria\_amariei@nhs.net](mailto:maria_amariei@nhs.net) Read full description ## CPV classification Accounting, auditing and fiscal services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9988b4c0-2a89-4591-9081-a88c04809508) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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