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title: "HCT - Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-81131544-c4a4-4146-bf45-7d6b16091f3c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT"
published: "2021-07-20"
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# HCT - Internal Audit Services

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81131544-c4a4-4146-bf45-7d6b16091f3c

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire NHS Procurement has completed the procurement process for "HCT - Internal Audit Services" in the healthcare services industry. This procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a mini-competition via a compliant public sector framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 12 February 2021, and the contract commenced on 1 April 2021, with a total value of £70,000 and a minimum set at £45,000. The service address is located in the East of England, with the postal code AL7 1BW.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing audit services to the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in internal audit, risk assurance, or related professional services could particularly benefit from engaging in this market. Growing businesses should consider participating in similar tenders to enhance their visibility and establish themselves within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trusts -Internal Audit Services Mini-competition via compliant public sector framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea538f9-76ec-4523-b754-2af9a491dc53 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT |
| 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 RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2021 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea538f9-76ec-4523-b754-2af9a491dc53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea538f9-76ec-4523-b754-2af9a491dc53
  20th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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