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title: "WHPC00494"
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buyer: "WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-05-29"
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# WHPC00494

Buyer: WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65586d68-0be5-4b98-8928-61be632fd40d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a88b7816-fe9e-4e8e-9bcf-5182b6257596 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £744,660 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £744,660 |
| 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 | WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS2 9PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | Pleck |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a88b7816-fe9e-4e8e-9bcf-5182b6257596

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a88b7816-fe9e-4e8e-9bcf-5182b6257596
  29th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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