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Outsourced Internal Audit and Counter Fraud services

SURREY AND BORDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Mar 2022 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a tender titled "Outsourced Internal Audit and Counter Fraud services", which falls under the industry category of accounting and auditing services. This procurement was conducted as a selective process through a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £297,711. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and will run for 36 months, concluding on 31 March 2025, with an option for extension. The procurement process was finalised on 25 February 2022, with key activities located in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internal audit and counter fraud services, especially those aligned with NHS requirements and standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability parameters indicated in the tender. Firms with experience in compliance with NHS standards and a proven track record in delivering independent audit services would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outsourced Internal Audit and Counter Fraud services

Notice Description

Internal Audit & Local Counter Fraud Services Services will be delivered in compliance with Professional Obligations. The Trust requires a comprehensive and efficient Internal Audit Service to meet its roles and responsibilities, whilst maintaining the necessary level of professional independence. The Contractor must ensure that it can meet the mandatory NHS Internal Audit Standards. The Contractor must also meet the requirements for the provision of the opinion of the Head of Internal Audit on the Trust's system of Internal Control. The Trust wishes to agree a strategic internal audit plan covering the three financial years from 1 May 2022. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 2x12 months. When undertaking assignments the Contractor shall review the Trust's systems to ensure that they comply with guidance and directives as issued by the Government, the Independent regulator [NHSE & I formerly Monitor] and Trust's Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions and procedures in addition to legal requirements. The Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions shall also be reviewed to ensure completeness and accuracy and lack of conflict with such guidelines and directives as may be issued by the Government, Monitor and legal requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/711fdac2-b956-4e4a-8586-5ba44c6557e8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£297,711 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£297,711 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 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
SURREY AND BORDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEATHERHEAD
Postcode
KT22 7AD
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Mole Valley
Electoral Ward
Leatherhead North
Westminster Constituency
Epsom and Ewell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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