Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2)
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Government Commercial AgencyEstimated Value
Up to £500,000,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
26 May 2026
Type
services
Overview
Government Commercial Agency (GCA), hereby known as the Authority, has established a multi-supplier Framework Contract for the supply of audit and assurance services. Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2) (RM6310) is available for use by organisations, and their successors, listed in the authorised customer list cited at VI.3 (Additional Information) of this Notice.
Services will be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. A&AS2 has replaced Audit and Assurance Services (RM6188).
Provision of services relating to all aspects of internal audit to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting activity on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls in line with public sector internal audit standards and other Standards. Additional information: 35 Bidders were awarded on Lot 1
Lots (1)
- Lot 1Internal audit and assurance Lot 2 - External audit Lot 3 - Counter-fraud and investigation Lot 4 - Other independent assurance
Additional details
Provision of services relating to all aspects of external audits including inspecting documents, re-performing calculations and reviewing and reporting on controls and systems. Statutory audits requested by grant providers are included.
Additional information: 19 bidders were awarded on Lot 2 Provision of services relating to proactive counter-fraud work and reactive investigations including forensics.
Additional information: 28 Bidders were awarded on Lot 3 Provision of services relating to assurance over aspects of organisational, operational and programme performance, benefiting from objective examination and assessment. Additional information: 40 Bidders were awarded on Lot 4
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The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial ServiceKey Dates
Published
26 May 2026
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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