Issue details

The Framework is open to all local authorities and any companies where the local authorities have a controlling interest. It also includes public sector pension funds, registered social housing providers, and NHS foundation trusts and clinical commissioning groups (CCGs).
The Apex Framework provides a comprehensive range of assurance-related services, including:
Secondments at all levels: including interim roles, maternity, sickness and vacancy cover
Co-sourcing arrangements covering the delivery of a proportion of the Annual Plan
Provision of specialist skills such as Tax/VAT, IT Audit, Contract and Procurement, and Assurance
The framework was tendered by Croydon Council on behalf of 30+ Councils to ensure the best possible rates achieved through economies of scale.
The Internal Audit Team will use the framework as a call off contract as and when needed to build additional resilience within the team. All departments within the Council will also be able to access assurance services provided through the framework.