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Covid-19 Counter-Fraud Investigation Services

Department for Business & Trade

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has completed the procurement process for "Covid-19 Counter-Fraud Investigation Services." This contract, focusing primarily on the Bounce-Back Loans Scheme (BBLS) fraud, aims to disrupt criminal activity, recover taxpayer money, and deter abuse of public sector schemes. The procurement, classified under legal and investigation services, had a total value of £9.9 million and was conducted via a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period spans from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, with Thurrock Council serving as the supplier. The services will cover various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and investigative services to gain government contracts. Large-scale organisations, particularly those adept at handling complex fraud investigations and capable of delivering high recovery rates, are well-suited to compete in such procurements. Companies experienced in offering robust counter-fraud solutions can leverage this tender to add significant value to their portfolio, enhancing their credibility and market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Covid-19 Counter-Fraud Investigation Services

Notice Description

Provision of counter-fraud investigation services, primarily focused on the Bounce-Back Loans Scheme (BBLS) that was managed by the British Business Back on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The primary goal of this service is to disrupt criminal activity relating to Bounce Back Loan (BBL) fraud, deliver recoveries for the taxpayer, and to provide a deterrent effect in relation to the abuse of public sector schemes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d1f87eb-f4c4-4e13-8e52-145de0549c21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b5eec6-d7f4-47e4-841e-d7541b611e63
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79720000 - Investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
Department for Business & Trade
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Thurrock Council

Further Information

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