Award

HPFT - Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

09 Apr 2026 at 10:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "HPFT - Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services" was initiated by the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, situated in Welwyn Garden City within the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the statutory audit services category, with a CPV classification code of 79212300. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. This process has reached the award stage, with RSM UK Consulting LLP being awarded the contract. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The award was officially published on 9th April 2026, following the tender period's closure on 30th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in statutory audit and counter fraud services, particularly those experienced in servicing NHS Trusts. RSM UK Consulting LLP, an SME, was successful in this procurement, highlighting the suitability for similar-sized consulting and audit firms that can provide comprehensive and compliant services. Businesses with a strategic focus on health services within public sector frameworks and those adept at navigating selective procurement methods would be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPFT - Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services

Notice Description

Direct award under EOECPC Statutory Audit and Multi-Specialty Audit Services & Advisory Consultancy Services FTS Reference: 2024/S 000-002425 Lots 2 & 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0dd77356-45a7-478b-b919-ac6c260c1f24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99e8597e-71cf-48e6-b947-568b07cb1e6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£524,177 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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