Audit and Assurance Services Dynamic Purchasing System
Framework Description
DPS07 Audit and Assurance Services is a national Dynamic Purchasing System hosted by Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Services (COCH CPS). It gives NHS bodies and other public sector buyers a compliant route to appoint internal auditors, external auditors, counter-fraud specialists and independent assurance providers. The DPS is open to new suppliers at any time and runs until 23 February 2029.
Context & Use Case
NHS trusts, integrated care boards and other public bodies use DPS07 to meet statutory audit duties and run risk-based internal audit programmes. It also covers specialist assurance, such as counter-fraud reviews. Each requirement is let through a competition among the suppliers admitted to the DPS, letting buyers test price and quality without a full tender.
Scope of Services
Internal audit and assurance External audit Counter-fraud services Independent assurance reviews Specialist audit and advisory engagements
Lots
DPS - open to new suppliers at any time
Who Can Apply
Suits audit firms, internal audit consortia, counter-fraud specialists and assurance consultancies with NHS or public sector clients. The DPS is live and open, so suppliers can apply to join at any time before 23 February 2029.
Buyer Benefits
Audit appointments in the NHS need to be compliant and timely. DPS07 gives buyers a ready list of vetted providers and a quick competition route. Buyers value auditors who understand NHS finance and governance, independence safeguards, strong audit methods and practical recommendations.
Next Steps
Go to the COCH CPS corporate services frameworks page and follow the instructions to apply for DPS07. Prepare evidence of NHS or public sector audit work, professional registrations and independence policies. Once admitted, watch for competitions from trusts and ICBs, and focus on those where your team has relevant sector experience.
How Athena Can Help
DPS07 is open now, so audit and counter-fraud firms can apply immediately. Athena's DPS joining support prepares and compliance-checks your application, including professional evidence and policies.
When trusts and ICBs run competitions, our bid writing and competitor analysis helps you score well on methodology and sector knowledge, and our NHS bid strategy helps you choose the right opportunities. Focusing on trusts where your team has relevant history usually wins more than bidding for every competition that appears.
