Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2)
Summary
This framework agreement, let under Public Contracts Regulations 2015, gives the UK public sector access to a variety of cost effective audit and assurance services.
Updates
04/12/2024: Despite the delay to the Procurement Act 2023, CCS intends to release the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for A&AS2 in January 2025 as planned and previously communicated. However, this will mean that A&AS2 will be procured under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Any further updates will be posted on this webpage.
10/05/2024: CCS are seeking volunteers from the public sector to assist in evaluating the procurement of RM6310 Audit and Assurance Services 2 (A&AS2). If you are a public sector organisation and are interested in this opportunity please send us an email with ‘RM6310 Evaluator’ in the subject line.
18/08/2023: This agreement replaces RM6188 Audit and Assurance Services (A&AS) which will expire in August 2025.
Description
This agreement gives the you access to advice for a range of specialisms including internal and external audit.
The specific lot structure and specialisms are yet to be determined and will be decided following customer and supplier engagement, details of which are listed below.
Benefits
- provides access to a range of suppliers
- all suppliers are Cyber Essentials accredited
- terms and conditions specifically adapted for the audit market
- comprehensive customer guidance and templates
- choice of pricing models including time and materials, fixed, or risk and reward
- dedicated and knowledgeable contract management team to support you
Customer engagement
10/05/2024: CCS are seeking volunteers to assist in the evaluation of the procurement of A&AS2; all training will be provided.
If you are a public sector organisation and are interested in this opportunity please email: info@crowncommercial.gov.uk with ‘RM6310 Evaluator’ in the subject line.
We held our first customer engagement event in November. The presentation slides from the events are now available to read.
You can access the slides from the second round of customer engagement held in July as well as the question and answer from the session.
Supplier engagement
We held our first supplier engagement events in November. The presentation slides from the events are now available to read.
You can now read the slides from the supplier engagement events held in July as well as the Q&A.
Further information to prospective bidders that help to demystify core government policies:
Important links
| Prior Information Notice (PIN) | Read PIN |
|---|---|
| Contract Notice in Find a Tender (FTS) | Read contract notice |
| Tender documents | Read tender documents |
Timeline
| Activity | Estimated dates |
|---|---|
| Pre-market engagement | November 2023 to May 2024 |
| Drafting of procurement documentation | June to December 2024 |
| Publication of find a tender (FTS) notice | January 2025 |
| Framework Award | TBC |