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title: "BSMHFT-16-0037 - Contract For The Provision Of Internal Audit Services And Counter Fraud Services"
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# BSMHFT-16-0037 - Contract For The Provision Of Internal Audit Services And Counter Fraud Services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1206cfbf-4ea9-41b3-be71-2592af9088ea

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, which is seeking to award a contract titled "BSMHFT-16-0037 - Contract For The Provision Of Internal Audit Services And Counter Fraud Services". This procurement falls under the category of "services", specifically targeting the CPV codes for internal audit and fraud audit services. The tender was closed on 9th March 2017, and the awarded contract, valued at £243,750, extends from 1st May 2017 to 30th April 2020 in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, following an open procurement method via the NHS Shared Business Services framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internal audit and counter fraud services, particularly those that are already contracted under NHS SBS Lot 5 for the West Midlands region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this sector. The nature of the services required creates avenues for innovation and comprehensive solutions, enabling competitors to showcase their expertise in delivering effective audit and fraud prevention strategies.

## Notice

The Trust is seeking to procure a single provider of both Internal Audit Services and Counter Fraud Services. This exercise is being undertaken via a mini-completion under the NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Framework Ref: SBS/16/PC/ZY/8952 - "Internal/External Audit, Counter Fraud & Well Led Governance Review". Bidders must provide a complete solution for both Internal Audit and Counter Fraud services. Therefore in line with NHS SBS framework guidance documentation, only those suppliers whom have been awarded to; regional Lot 5 "West Midlands Region"; and awarded to both service areas: "Lot 2 Internal Audit Services"; and "Lot 3 Counter Fraud Services", will be eligible to participate in this exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4019a077-119f-4db7-a00b-fe63e28d88c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £243,750 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 3RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TIAA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212400 - Fraud audit services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2017 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4019a077-119f-4db7-a00b-fe63e28d88c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4019a077-119f-4db7-a00b-fe63e28d88c1
  21st June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a2a21da2-07f9-e611-80dd-005056b64545
  Portal Link

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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