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HCT - Internal Audit Services Contract

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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04 Jun 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "HCT - Internal Audit Services Contract" has reached the awarding stage, with the contract being awarded to RSM UK Consulting LLP. This process was initiated by West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, and falls under the industry category of statutory audit services. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract began on the 21st of May, 2025, and will last until the 30th of April, 2027. The award was officially published on the 4th of June, 2025, with a total contract value of £188,400.

This tender provides a notable opportunity for businesses within the statutory audit services industry, although it was not specifically designed for SMEs or VCSEs. Companies specialising in internal audit services or consulting are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially those familiar with the framework agreement procurement method. Engaging with NHS trusts and expanding the portfolio to include healthcare sector audits could foster business growth and establish long-term partnerships within the public sector. Businesses looking for new opportunities should consider engaging with West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust and similar organisations for potential future contracts.

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Notice Title

HCT - Internal Audit Services Contract

Notice Description

HCT - Internal Audit Services Contract Direct award under EOECPH FTS Reference: 2024/S 000-002425

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be7a4e99-b902-49b3-8fd6-530dbafa3f96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9bac4e6-5769-414a-aa22-100938b1c550
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
£189,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£188,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Prakassh Mohanadas
Contact Email
a.mohanadas@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07890940165

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
WD18 0HB
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Vicarage
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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