Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Shared Business Services Limited
Three Cherry Trees Lane
Hemel Hempstead
HP27AH
nsbs.categorymanagementsourcing@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
05280446
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Public Sector Framework Provider https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Audit Services for Health (SBS10517)
Reference number
SBS10517
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £150,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
External Audit Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Internal Audit Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Counter Fraud Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212110 - Corporate governance rating services
- 79212400 - Fraud audit services
- 79212500 - Accounting review services
- 79313000 - Performance review services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Well Led Governance Review
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79313000 - Performance review services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Audit & Governance Ancillary Services
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79313000 - Performance review services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Independent Workplace Investigations
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79313000 - Performance review services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Price is not the only award criterion, and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-000151
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SBS10517
Lot No
1
Title
External Audit Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 November 2025
five.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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AZETS Audit Services Ltd
2nd Floor Regis House, 45 King William Street
London
EC4R 9AN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
09652677
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BDO LLP
55 Baker Street
London
W1U 7EU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC305127
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deloitte LLP
1 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC303675
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ernst & Young LLP
1 More London Place
London
SE1 2AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC300001
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Forvis Mazars LLP
30 Old Bailey
London
EC4M 7AU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC308299
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton UK LLP
8 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7EA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC307742
Internet address
https://www.grantthornton.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
15 Canada Square
London
E14 5GL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC301540
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Neuven Consult Ltd
Manchester Intl Office Centre, Styal Rd
Manchester
M22 5WB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
13628958
Internet address
https://www.neuven-consult.com
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sumer Group Holdings Ltd
Acre House, 11-15 William Road
London
NW1 3ER
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
14256975
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SBS10517
Lot No
2
Title
Internal Audit Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 November 2025
five.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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
360 Assurance
Riverside House, Bridge Park Rd, Thurmaston
Leicester
LE4 8BL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
https://www.360assurance.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ASW Assurance (Torbay & South Devon NHS FT)
Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AuditOne
Lanchester Rd Hospital
Durham
DH1 5RD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Audit Yorkshire
Park House, Bridge Lane
York
YO31 8ZZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
https://www.audityorkshire.nhs.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AZETS Audit Services Ltd
2nd Floor Regis House, 45 King William Street
London
EC4R 9AN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
09652677
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barts Health NHS Trust
The Royal London Hospital, 80 Newark St
London
E1 2ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BDO LLP
55 Baker Street
London
W1U 7EU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC305127
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deloitte LLP
1 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC303675
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ernst & Young LLP
1 More London Place
London
SE1 2AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC300001
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Henderson Loggie
The Vision Building, 20 Greenmarket
Dundee
DD1 4QB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
Companies House
SO301630
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HW Controls & Assurance Ltd
Unit 3, Crompton Court, Attwood Rd
Burntwood
WS7 3GG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
08746974
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
15 Canada Square
London
E14 5GL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC301540
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Littlechild & Haley Ltd
33 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF11 9HB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
Companies House
16141254
Internet address
https://www.littlechildhaley.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mersey Internal Audit Agency
Regatta Place, Summers Road
Liverpool
L3 4BL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Neuven Consult Ltd
Manchester Intl Office Centre, Styal Rd
Manchester
M22 5WB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
13628958
Internet address
https://www.neuven-consult.com
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
1 Embankment Place
London
WC2N 6RH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC303525
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP
6th Floor, 25 Farringdon Street
London
EC4A 4AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC389499
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sumer Group Holdings Ltd
Acre House, 11-15 William Road
London
NW1 3ER
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
14256975
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TIAA Ltd
Artillery House, Fort Fareham Industrial Site, Newgate Lane
Fareham
PO14 1AH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
04546319
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ZR Consultants Ltd
Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street
London
W1T 6EB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
04833559
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SBS10517
Lot No
3
Title
Counter Fraud Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 November 2025
five.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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
360 Assurance
Riverside House, Bridge Park Rd, Thurmaston
Leicester
LE4 8BL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
https://www.360assurance.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ASW Assurance (Torbay and South Devon NHS FT)
Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AuditOne
Lanchester Rd Hospital
Durham
DH1 5RD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Audit Yorkshire
Park House, Bridge Lane
York
YO31 8ZZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
https://www.audityorkshire.nhs.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barts Health NHS Trust
The Royal London Hospital, 80 Newark St
London
E1 2ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BDO LLP
55 Baker Street
London
W1U 7EU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC305127
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Begbies Traynor Group plc
340 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 4LY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
02928020
Internet address
https://www.begbies-traynorgroup.com
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dahri Consulting Ltd
Kemp House, 152-160 City Road
London
EC1V 2NX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
14295201
Internet address
https://www.dahriconsulting.com
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deloitte LLP
1 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC303675
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Sentinel House, Nuffield Road
Poole
BH17 0RB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton UK LLP
8 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7EA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC307742
Internet address
https://www.grantthornton.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HW Controls & Assurance Ltd
Unit 3, Crompton Court, Attwood Rd
Burntwood
WS7 3GG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
08746974
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
15 Canada Square
London
E14 5GL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC301540
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mazars LLP
30 Old Bailey
London
EC4M 7AU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC308299
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mersey Internal Audit Agency
Regatta Place, Summers Road
Liverpool
L3 4BL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Neuven Consult Limited
Manchester Intl Office Centre, Styal Rd
Manchester
M22 5WB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
13628958
Internet address
https://www.neuven-consult.com
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP
6th Floor, 25 Farringdon Street
London
EC4A 4AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC389499
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sumer Group Holdings Limited
Acre House, 11-15 William Road
London
NW1 3ER
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
14256975
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TIAA Ltd
Artillery House, Fort Fareham Industrial Site, Newgate Lane
Fareham
PO14 1AH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
04546319
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SBS10517
Lot No
4
Title
Provision of Well-led Reviews Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 November 2025
five.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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Advancing Quality Alliance
3rd Floor, Crossgate House, Cross Street
Sale
M33 7FT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ASW Assurance (Torbay and South Devon NHS FT)
Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AuditOne
Lanchester Rd Hospital
Durham
DH1 5RD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Audit Yorkshire
Park House, Bridge Lane
York
YO31 8ZZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
https://www.audityorkshire.nhs.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AZETS Audit Services Ltd
2nd Floor Regis House, 45 King William Street
London
EC4R 9AN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
09652677
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BDO LLP
55 Baker Street
London
W1U 7EU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC305127
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Comi Limited
167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor
London
W1W 5PF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
14425575
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ernst & Young LLP
1 More London Place
London
SE1 2AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC300001
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Finitas (Precision Resource Group Ltd)
61 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4JZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
09573050
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton UK LLP
8 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7EA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC307742
Internet address
https://www.grantthornton.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HW Controls & Assurance Ltd
Unit 3, Crompton Court, Attwood Rd
Burntwood
WS7 3GG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
08746974
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
15 Canada Square
London
E14 5GL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC301540
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LineofSight Consulting LLP
128 City Road
London
EC1V 2NX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC455665
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Matt Hamnett & Associates Ltd
1a Kingsbury's Lane
Ringwood
BH24 1EL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
11197120
Internet address
https://www.matthamnettassociates.com
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mersey Internal Audit Agency
Regatta Place, Summers Road
Liverpool
L3 4BL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Neuven Consult Limited
Manchester Intl Office Centre, Styal Rd
Manchester
M22 5WB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
13628958
Internet address
https://www.neuven-consult.com
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP
6th Floor, 25 Farringdon Street
London
EC4A 4AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC389499
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
thevaluecircle LLP
The Paine Suite, The Nostell Estate Yard, Nostell
Wakefield
WF4 1AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC419158
Internet address
https://www.thevaluecircle.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TIAA Ltd
Artillery House, Fort Fareham Industrial Site, Newgate Lane
Fareham
PO14 1AH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
04546319
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SBS10517
Lot No
5
Title
Governance and Ancillary Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 November 2025
five.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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Advancing Quality Alliance
3rd Floor, Crossgate House, Cross Street
Sale
M33 7FT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ASW Assurance (Torbay and South Devon NHS FT)
Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Audit Yorkshire
Park House, Bridge Lane
York
YO31 8ZZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
https://www.audityorkshire.nhs.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AZETS Audit Services Ltd
2nd Floor Regis House, 45 King William Street
London
EC4R 9AN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
09652677
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BDO LLP
55 Baker Street
London
W1U 7EU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC305127
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Begbies Traynor Group plc
340 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 4LY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
02928020
Internet address
https://www.begbies-traynorgroup.com
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deloitte LLP
1 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC303675
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ernst & Young LLP
1 More London Place
London
SE1 2AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC300001
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Finitas (Precision Resource Group Ltd)
61 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4JZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
09573050
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Grant Thornton UK LLP
8 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7EA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC307742
Internet address
https://www.grantthornton.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Henderson Loggie
The Vision Building, 20 Greenmarket
Dundee
DD1 4QB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
Companies House
SO301630
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
15 Canada Square
London
E14 5GL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC301540
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LineofSight Consulting LLP
128 City Road
London
EC1V 2NX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC455665
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Littlechild & Haley Ltd
33 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF11 9HB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL - Wales
Companies House
16141254
Internet address
https://www.littlechildhaley.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mersey Internal Audit Agency
Regatta Place, Summers Road
Liverpool
L3 4BL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Neuven Consult Limited
Manchester Intl Office Centre, Styal Rd
Manchester
M22 5WB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
13628958
Internet address
https://www.neuven-consult.com
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
1 Embankment Place
London
WC2N 6RH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC303525
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP
6th Floor, 25 Farringdon Street
London
EC4A 4AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC389499
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sumer Group Holdings Ltd
Acre House, 11-15 William Road
London
NW1 3ER
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
14256975
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
thevaluecircle LLP
The Paine Suite, The Nostell Estate Yard, Nostell
Wakefield
WF4 1AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC419158
Internet address
https://www.thevaluecircle.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TIAA Ltd
Artillery House, Fort Fareham Industrial Site, Newgate Lane
Fareham
PO14 1AH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
04546319
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ZR Consultants Ltd
Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street
London
W1T 6EB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
04833559
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SBS10517
Lot No
6
Title
Independent Workplace Investigations Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 November 2025
five.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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ASW Assurance (Torbay and South Devon NHS FT)
Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AuditOne
Lanchester Rd Hospital
Durham
DH1 5RD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Audit Yorkshire
Park House, Bridge Lane
York
YO31 8ZZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
https://www.audityorkshire.nhs.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AZETS Audit Services Ltd
2nd Floor Regis House, 45 King William Street
London
EC4R 9AN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
09652677
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barts Health NHS Trust
The Royal London Hospital, 80 Newark St
London
E1 2ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dahri Consulting Ltd
Kemp House, 152-160 City Road
London
EC1V 2NX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
14295201
Internet address
https://www.dahriconsulting.com
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Finitas (Precision Resource Group Ltd)
61 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4JZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
09573050
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
High Performance Consultancy Limited
Merchants Place, Suite 8 Tower Street, Brunswick Business Park
Liverpool
L3 4BJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
08159027
Internet address
https://www.highperformanceconsultancy.com
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ibex gale limited
St Brandon's House, 29 Great George Street
Bristol
BS1 5QT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
08814594
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Matt Hamnett & Associates Ltd
1a Kingsbury's Lane
Ringwood
BH24 1EL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
11197120
Internet address
https://www.matthamnettassociates.com
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mazars LLP
30 Old Bailey
London
EC4M 7AU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC308299
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Neuven Consult Limited
Manchester Intl Office Centre, Styal Rd
Manchester
M22 5WB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
13628958
Internet address
https://www.neuven-consult.com
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
1 Embankment Place
London
WC2N 6RH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC303525
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP
6th Floor, 25 Farringdon Street
London
EC4A 4AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC389499
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TIAA Ltd
Artillery House, Fort Fareham Industrial Site, Newgate Lane
Fareham
PO14 1AH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
04546319
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.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.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom