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WHPC00494

WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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29 May 2025 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust involves the awarding of a contract for internal audit and counter-fraud services. The contract, titled "WHPC00494," is classified under the industry category of Internal Audit Services (CPV: 79212200) and is located in Walsall, United Kingdom. This contract follows a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030, marking a five-year duration. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the award being made active on 28th May 2025. The total contract value is £744,660 GBP.

This tender presents tangible opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to enhance their business portfolio through the provision of statutory and multi-specialty audit services alongside advisory consultancy. RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP, classified as an SME, has been awarded this contract, indicating a favourable environment for smaller enterprises to compete and succeed. Firms specialising in audit services can leverage their expertise in internal audits and grow their service offerings by partnering with healthcare institutions like the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. The structured nature of the contract, within a framework agreement, provides clarity and stability for participating businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHPC00494

Notice Description

Direct Award - 5 Year Contract - Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services - Statutory Audit and Multi-Specialty Audit Services & Advisory Consultancy Services - FTS Reference: 2024/S 000-002425 Lots 2 and 3 Additional information: Direct Award - 5 Year Contract - Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services - Statutory Audit and Multi-Specialty Audit Services & Advisory Consultancy Services - FTS Reference: 2024/S 000-002425 Lots 2 and 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65586d68-0be5-4b98-8928-61be632fd40d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a88b7816-fe9e-4e8e-9bcf-5182b6257596
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£744,660 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£744,660 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS2 9PR
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Pleck
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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