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Counter Fraud Support Contract -AWARDED

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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22 Jun 2020 at 14:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has awarded the Counter Fraud Support Contract, which is classified under financial consultancy services. The procurement process, which utilised a selective method as a direct award under the Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy Two Framework, was completed and officially published on 22nd June 2020. The contract period commenced on the same date and will run until 22nd December 2020. The tender period concluded earlier on 14th June 2020. The services are to be delivered in London, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £50,000 and a minimum value of £25,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide immediate and practical support in countering fraud, particularly in the context of increased risks associated with COVID-19 financial assistance packages. Given the urgency of services required by the government, firms capable of offering swift consulting solutions and expert advice on fraud mitigation will find this an attractive and potentially lucrative avenue for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Counter Fraud Support Contract -AWARDED

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. Due to the range of support Government is implementing to assist local authorities, businesses and individuals through COVID19, there is an increased risk of fraud being attempted and committed. Therefore, MHCLG would like to seek immediate ongoing advice and practical support to mitigate against and report on the risk of fraud during this critical time. Additional information: Direct Award Under Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy Two Framework (Lot 2) RM 6008 Due to the unusual circumstances MHCLG are facing with the COVID 19 and the variety of financial support packages Government is current offering, MHCLG needs immediate support and advice on Counter Fraud.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d73f8e3-d786-4369-854a-39c01deaeae2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2020 - 22 Dec 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPFA C.CO

Further Information

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