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RA349501 - PROVISION OF Counter Fraud Services ON BEHALF OF Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 May 2025 at 15:28

Award Notice
Tender

02 May 2025 at 15:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Service has orchestrated an open tender process, identified as RA349501, for the provision of Counter Fraud Services on behalf of the Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. The procurement falls under the 'Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security' category (CPV 79000000). The tender process was conducted as part of a framework competition under NHS SBS for Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud, and Financial Assurance Services. Key activity locations include England, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and further afield. The contract period commenced on 3rd May 2025 for a brief duration until 4th May 2025. The process, initially published on 2nd May 2025, has progressed to the award stage, with Mersey Internal Audit Agency being the successful supplier as of the same date, securing an active contract valued at £21,300 GBP.

This procurement opportunity is significant for businesses specializing in counter fraud services, especially those with capabilities in auditing and financial assurance. The open procedure facilitates wide participation, making it particularly favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Such businesses can leverage this contract not only to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector but also gain credibility within the healthcare industry. Since the contract is based in Shropshire, firms with a presence in or a strategic interest in expanding into regional public sector markets may find this opportunity aligning with their growth objectives. Despite the contract’s short period, successful delivery could position suppliers for future opportunities within similar frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RA349501 - PROVISION OF Counter Fraud Services ON BEHALF OF Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Notice Description

Further Competition being run under NHS SBS Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services FRAMEWORK REFERENCE - SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024 - Must be able to commence contract 01/04/2025 - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA349501. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA349501 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f34389a-9ae6-4f96-b2c6-ce04a165a438
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ffc228-bc57-479b-a40a-7ae8171ff504
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
2 May 2025 - 4 May 2025 30 days
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
SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8XQ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Bowbrook
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEY INTERNAL AUDIT AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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