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.