Internal Audit Service for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG CCG) was seeking to commission an internal audit service. The service is required to audit and give opinion on the performance of BNSSG CCG in all aspects of its financial, governance and risk management processes, in compliance with statutory duties together with the requirements of all relevant Audit Codes / Manuals and any specific requirements for Clinical Commissioning Groups, and any other regulations or relevant guidance that may be introduced during the life of the Contract.

Specifically, the Service Provider will systematically review and evaluate the risk management, internal control and governance arrangements in place within the CCG which: • Establish and monitor the achievement of the CCG's objectives; • Identify, assess and manage the risks in achieving the CCG's objectives; • Ensure the economical, effective and efficient use of resources; • Ensure compliance with established policies (including behavioural and ethical expectations) procedures, laws and regulations; • Safeguard the CCG's assets and interests from losses of all kinds, including those arising from irregularity or corruption; and • Ensure the integrity and reliability of information, accounts and data, including internal and external reporting and accountability processes. • Provide extensive benchmarking of other Clinical Commissioning Groups, wider NHS and other relevant organisations to put any findings into context and identify best practice. The initial contract term is for 3 years from 1st July 2019, with an optional extension of any period(s) up to a maximum of a further 2 years, as defined and at the discretion of the commissioner.

The procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the commissioner. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view the tender opportunity via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to access the tender documentation you will need to 'express an interest' and register on the system.

The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The contracting authority intends to observe the provisions and 10 day standstill period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Unsuccessful Bidders and applicants will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/applicant was unsuccessful. Deadlines for lodging appeals should be in accordance with the Regulations.