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

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad782aab-e969-4361-a131-9a8a185e7b28

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## Summary

The procurement process for Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services is being conducted by NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) on behalf of the Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This mini-competition, classified under the auditing services industry, is currently at the Award stage, having concluded on 19th February 2021. The contract, valued at £246,750, is set for a term of three years, with potential extensions of up to two additional years, commencing on 1st April 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2024. Interested suppliers were required to qualify for both lots 2 and 3 of the tender process, which closed on 18th January 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those engaged in internal and fraud auditing. Companies with a proven track record in providing similar services to the healthcare sector would be well-positioned to compete, given the strategic nature of the contract with NHS SBS. With a contract term spanning five years, successful bidders could ensure continuous business growth and establish a strong partnership with a key player in the NHS procurement ecosystem.

## Notice

This is a mini-competition on behalf of the Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for the provision of Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services. This is across lots 2 and 3 so only those providers who have qualified to both lots have been invited to submit offers. It is a 3 year + 1 +1 contract so a maximum term of 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932baac0-650d-4f6a-9a0e-8e2ed44ff33e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £246,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £246,750 |
| 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212400 - Fraud audit services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932baac0-650d-4f6a-9a0e-8e2ed44ff33e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932baac0-650d-4f6a-9a0e-8e2ed44ff33e
  19th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36032&B=NHSSBS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39
  User / Company

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