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title: "Outsourced Internal Audit and Counter Fraud services"
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# Outsourced Internal Audit and Counter Fraud services

Buyer: SURREY AND BORDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7ea6c7b-1642-493d-82a0-ff42dfb46319

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## Summary

The Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a tender titled "Outsourced Internal Audit and Counter Fraud services", which falls under the industry category of accounting and auditing services. This procurement was conducted as a selective process through a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £297,711. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and will run for 36 months, concluding on 31 March 2025, with an option for extension. The procurement process was finalised on 25 February 2022, with key activities located in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internal audit and counter fraud services, especially those aligned with NHS requirements and standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability parameters indicated in the tender. Firms with experience in compliance with NHS standards and a proven track record in delivering independent audit services would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts within this sector.

## Notice

Internal Audit & Local Counter Fraud Services Services will be delivered in compliance with Professional Obligations. The Trust requires a comprehensive and efficient Internal Audit Service to meet its roles and responsibilities, whilst maintaining the necessary level of professional independence. The Contractor must ensure that it can meet the mandatory NHS Internal Audit Standards. The Contractor must also meet the requirements for the provision of the opinion of the Head of Internal Audit on the Trust's system of Internal Control. The Trust wishes to agree a strategic internal audit plan covering the three financial years from 1 May 2022. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 2x12 months. When undertaking assignments the Contractor shall review the Trust's systems to ensure that they comply with guidance and directives as issued by the Government, the Independent regulator [NHSE & I formerly Monitor] and Trust's Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions and procedures in addition to legal requirements. The Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions shall also be reviewed to ensure completeness and accuracy and lack of conflict with such guidelines and directives as may be issued by the Government, Monitor and legal requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/711fdac2-b956-4e4a-8586-5ba44c6557e8 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £297,711 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £297,711 |
| 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 | SURREY AND BORDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LEATHERHEAD |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT22 7AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Mole Valley |
| Electoral ward | Leatherhead North |
| Westminster constituency | Epsom and Ewell |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## 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

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/711fdac2-b956-4e4a-8586-5ba44c6557e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/711fdac2-b956-4e4a-8586-5ba44c6557e8
  14th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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