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title: "Internal Audit & Counter Fraud Services"
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# Internal Audit & Counter Fraud Services

Buyer: THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82ee1a35-3de7-43fa-b64b-ccd56bacf2a1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender initiated by The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust for the provision of Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services. The tender, worth £412,754.40, was active until 31 March 2019 and covered the contract period from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2022. Located in King's Lynn, England, this contract falls under the auditing services industry category (CPV code: 79212000) and employs an 'Other - Tender' procurement method. The award for this contract was given to Grant Thornton UK LLP, with the official announcement published on 18 September 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in auditing and fraud services, especially those with the capacity to deliver comprehensive internal audit functions. While Grant Thornton UK LLP has successfully secured this contract, firms that specialise in internal audit, compliance, or financial advisory services may consider similar future contracts to expand their portfolio and client base within the public sector. Such opportunities are particularly relevant for larger service providers with the necessary expertise and resources to meet the demands of NHS procurement.

## Notice

Provision of Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services for period 01/04/2019 to 31/03/2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d304cc8-be3a-4578-9c05-8a06e20b70ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Tender |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £412,754 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £412,754 |
| 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 | THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KING'S LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 4ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Springwood |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2019 at 06:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d304cc8-be3a-4578-9c05-8a06e20b70ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d304cc8-be3a-4578-9c05-8a06e20b70ee
  18th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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