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title: "Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f662"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AVON AND WILTSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST"
published: "2024-01-25"
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# Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services

Buyer: AVON AND WILTSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f662

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## Summary

The Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for "Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services." This tender falls under the services category and was conducted using a selective procurement method with a "Restricted procedure." The contract, cancelled after awarding to RSM UK GROUP LLP, had a total value of £325,800. The buying organisation, AWP NHS trust, is located in Bath, UK. The process started on January 25, 2024, and key criteria for award included Methodology and Approach, Resources, and Price evaluation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing internal audit and fraud services, particularly those with a background in healthcare. The process aimed to select a provider with a strong track record in the NHS sector and a focus on delivering innovative services. Businesses interested in long-term contracts with potential extensions over 60 months can benefit from engaging with AWP NHS trust. The active status of this tender indicates ongoing procurement activities, offering a chance for qualified suppliers to engage with a reputable public sector organisation in the UK.

## Notice

Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP) is a significant provider of specialist mental health services to adults and older people in: Bath and North East Somerset (BANES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Swindon and parts of Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is seeking bids from interested suppliers to provide internal audit and local counter fraud services. We require a provider of services who can demonstrate an experience of dealing with the NHS and who can provide an innovative service, which adds value. The contract will be for a duration of 3 years plus 1 year, plus 1 year.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002578-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £325,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AVON AND WILTSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 3QE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Newbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM UK GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212400 - Fraud audit services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2024 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002578-2024
- 23 Aug 2023 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024829-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.awp.nhs.uk/contact/
- http://www.rsmuk.com
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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