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title: "ENHT - Internal Audit & Counter Fraud"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-972ffe61-2452-45bf-a427-9504cfaeca0c"
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buyer: "EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST"
published: "2024-08-06"
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# ENHT - Internal Audit & Counter Fraud

Buyer: EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-972ffe61-2452-45bf-a427-9504cfaeca0c

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## Summary

The East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has completed its procurement process for the "Internal Audit & Counter Fraud" tender, classified under the CPV code 79212200 (Internal audit services). The procurement stage was the award stage, with RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES LLP selected as the supplier. The contract was awarded via a single tender action under the SBS Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud, and Financial Assurance Services framework, with a total contract value of £160,000. Services will be executed at the East of England location, from 23rd June 2024 to 22nd June 2026. The initial tender period ended on 17th June 2024.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in audit and financial assurance services to explore public sector engagements and gain valuable NHS Trust collaboration experience. Companies with capabilities in risk assurance and financial fraud detection in the healthcare industry stand to benefit the most. Though the procurement method was direct, making it a fit for well-established firms in the industry rather than SMEs or VCSEs, it reinforces the importance of rigorous standards in public procurement.

## Notice

Internal Audit & Counter Fraud Additional information: Contract awarded under SBS Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services framework via a Tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92aaefae-9e18-4738-92d4-a1b1d036f354 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2024 - 22 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,000 |
| 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 | EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE 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 RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92aaefae-9e18-4738-92d4-a1b1d036f354

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92aaefae-9e18-4738-92d4-a1b1d036f354
  6th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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