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title: "HPFT - Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services"
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buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# HPFT - Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0dd77356-45a7-478b-b919-ac6c260c1f24

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99e8597e-71cf-48e6-b947-568b07cb1e6a |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £524,177 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99e8597e-71cf-48e6-b947-568b07cb1e6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99e8597e-71cf-48e6-b947-568b07cb1e6a
  9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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