Why buy from the National Public Sector Framework?
Use this internal audit, external audit and financial services framework agreement for a fast and compliant route to purchase a full range of audit services and finance related services.
The agreement covers all the requirements outlined in the SORP, Post-16 Audit Code of Practice and the Academies Financial Handbook 2019. Using it will ensure you are covered by any future conditions imposed by the UK Government, Funding Bodies, Department for Education and other relevant bodies.
It was awarded on 5th December 2024 and runs to 5th December 2027 with a possible extension to 5th December 2028.
The framework provides added value throughout when compared to other public sector frameworks. The framework is:
Designed by experts
- This framework has been developed by experts in the field who have many years of operational experience across a range of public sector organisations
- It offers a fast and efficient route to market with the option for direct purchase without further competition
Comprehensive
- The framework features a wide range of suppliers with their own individual specialisms
Safe
- The framework is compliant with The Public Contracts Regulations when it is used according to the guidance provided
- You can be sure that our list of pre-vetted suppliers are of the highest quality and have been through a rigorous selection process in order to get on to the framework
Supportive
- A dedicated help desk service is available to users of the framework. The service helps users to use the framework and offers advice on the mini-competition process and contract management issues. In addition to the help desk, the framework has a further competition support service which can:
- Undertake a further competition on behalf of a framework user (if the user doesn’t have the skills or the resources to undertake the further competition themselves)
Or:
- Provide a further competition documentation review service to ensure the documentation is fit for purpose prior to commencement of the further competition
A local authority used our Audit services framework to fulfil their external auditing requirement. Here’s what they said about their experience:
“We have recently awarded a contract using a Crescent Purchasing Consortium’s (CPC) Framework Agreement through Crescent services. The framework was straightforward and easy to navigate. When we have had reason to make contact with Crescent, we have experienced a good service and our contact, Sharia Rahman, has responded to our queries effectively and efficiently. We would consider CPC Frameworks for future suitable contracts.”
Who can use the Framework
- Central Government, Local Government & Public Corporations
- Local Authorities
- Police, Fire & Rescue Services
- NHS Bodies in the UK
- Hospices in the UK
- Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations)
- Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom
- Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
- Non-Departmental Public Bodies
- National Parks Authorities
Supplier Directory
- Lot 1: Internal Audit - North East (15)
- Lot 2: Internal Audit - North West (15)
- Lot 3: Internal Audit - Yorkshire and The Humber (15)
- Lot 4: Internal Audit - East Midlands (15)
- Lot 5: Internal Audit - West Midlands (15)
- Lot 6: Internal Audit - East of England (15)
- Lot 7: Internal Audit - London (15)
- Lot 8: Internal Audit - South East (15)
- Lot 9: Internal Audit - South West (15)
- Lot 10: Internal Audit - Wales (12)
- Lot 11: Internal Audit - Scotland (9)
- Lot 12: Internal Audit - Northern Ireland (9)
- Lot 13: Internal Audit - Channel Islands and Isle of Man (10)
- Lot 14: Internal Audit - National (13)
- Lot 15: External Audit - North East (13)
- Lot 16: External Audit - North West (12)
- Lot 17: External Audit - Yorkshire and The Humber (13)
- Lot 18: External Audit - East Midlands (15)
- Lot 19: External Audit - West Midlands (15)
- Lot 20: External Audit - East of England (13)
- Lot 21: External Audit - London (15)
- Lot 22: External Audit - South East (15)
- Lot 23: External Audit - South West (14)
- Lot 24: External Audit - Wales (9)
- Lot 25: External Audit - Scotland (6)
- Lot 26: External Audit - Northern Ireland (5)
- Lot 27: External Audit - Channel Islands and Isle of Man (5)
- Lot 28: External Audit - National (12)
- Lot 29: Financial Services (12)
How can I use this Framework?
Please login or register to use this framework.
Crescent are part of the CPC and operate on a not-for-profit basis.
Further details are available within the user guide.
Contract Management
Should you require any further support with this framework please contact us: