Contract Overview
The Business Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services tender exercise was conducted by HealthTrust Europe and designed to support the NHS and other Public Sector Organisations in managing the dynamics of the consultancy market, offering a simple, compliant route for the procurement of a range of expert consultancy services at competitive rates. It offers users the flexibility of allowing both direct call-off and further competition under the provisions of the framework agreement.
Lot 5 of the framework agreement includes consultancy and advisory services for Internal Audit & Counter Fraud, External Audit, Account Payable (AP) reviews, VAT reconciliation/reclaim, and Contract compliance reviews.
- Free, quick and easy to access:
There is no charge to customers for accessing this framework agreement. Once you have been set up to access the framework agreement, a call-off can be made either by direct access or further competition. The process is straightforward and simply requires an order form (access agreement) be exchanged and completed to ensure your compliance.
- Multiple lots:
Awarded suppliers in their respective area of expertise for ease of identification.
- No restriction on contract length or value:
There is no restriction on the value or length a contract can be awarded for. The period should be relevant to the services required.
- Compliant route to market:
The framework will save procurement time and cost. It is fully compliant with the Public Contracts regulations and with UK procurement directives so you do not have to carry out a full tender yourself.
- Supplemental terms & conditions:
Call-off makes provision for additional terms and conditions to the bespoke project/requirements.
- Competitive, capped rates:
Each of the vetted suppliers appointed to the framework agreement has tendered capped rates for each grade of consultant. Volume level discounts are available against project costs. There are no regional pricing variations and no charges for travelling to customer sites.
- A wide range of expertise available:
Includes 101 specialist suppliers which includes 58 SME’s across a wide range of specialisms.
- Assigned support:
HTE will provide support for call-off processes and the ongoing management of call-off agreements.
- Cross links to ICT and Total Workforce Solutions:
Engage with industry experts through Consultancy Solutions & Advisory Services, use our ICT Framework Agreements to provide the hardware and software and have your workforce requirements fulfilled through our Total Workforce Solutions Framework Agreement. All with a wraparound service provided by our expert specialists!
Consultancy and Advisory services to include:
- Internal Audit & Counter Fraud;
- External Audit;
- Account Payable (AP) reviews – this will include in depth review of a Participating Authorities AP data, identifying monies in overpayments, missed supplier credit and duplicate payments in order to recover cash;
- VAT reconciliation/reclaim;
- Contract compliance reviews. This will enable the Participating Authority to maximise recovery of additional spend, facilitate forecasting with accurate and compliant claims made to HMRC. The Supplier may also work with the Participating Authority to identify areas of financial over payment or under recovery. Any firm or individual who carries out a Regulated Activity in the UK, as set out in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 Regulated Activities Order (RAO) must be Authorised or Registered by the Financial Conduct Authority, unless they are exempt. This includes dual-regulated firms i.e. firms regulated by both the FCA and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). For details of Regulated Activities, Authorisation and Registration, firm types and exemptions, please go to https://www.fca.org.uk/firms/authorisation
Berthold Bauer VAT Consultants Ltd
Colbeck Brighton Financial Services Limited
Liaison Financial Services Limited
How can you access the Framework?
This Framework Agreement is free to use, and providers can be awarded directly. Contact the Customer Care team on telephone 0845 887 5000 or email customercare@htepg.com to arrange participation.
Our experienced Account Management team and Category Leads will help you establish the most relevant procurement process and offer further guidance. For information on our full framework category portfolio, please visit www.healthtrusteurope.com.
Customer Access Agreement Forms
The simple participation process takes only a few minutes, and you can then start transacting easily with our market leading Suppliers. Sign our Customer Access Agreement form to be granted immediate access to the Framework Agreement.
Call off Contract(s)
We develop appropriate Call off Contracts for signatory between Participating Authorities and Suppliers (where applicable) to make contracting simple, yet compliant. The Call off Contract template available to use, this being:
- Schedule 7A Standard Services – Direct Award
- Schedule 7B Competed Services – Mini Competition
