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1890 Provision of Local Counter Fraud Service for NHS Birmingham & Solihull ICB

NHS BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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10 Mar 2025 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Birmingham & Solihull Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the provision of Local Counter Fraud Services in the West Midlands under CPV category 79212400, described as Fraud audit services. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement under Shared Business Services Lot 3. The contract, valued at £73,408.88, was awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP. Key dates include the award date of 5th March 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in fraud audit and financial assurance services to demonstrate their ability to support public health organisations in countering fraud. While the contract is not specifically tailored to SMEs or VCSEs, those with established credentials in internal and external audit services will find this to be a lucrative avenue for business growth. Participation in such framework agreements can enhance a company's portfolio and provide steady revenue through long-term engagements with large healthcare entities.

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Notice Title

1890 Provision of Local Counter Fraud Service for NHS Birmingham & Solihull ICB

Notice Description

1890 Provision of Local Counter Fraud Service for NHS Birmingham & Solihull Integrated Care Board. Procured using Shared Business Services: Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud, and Financial Assurance Services: Lot 3 - Provision of Counter Fraud Services Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91a4b544-756e-436e-982e-774fe29d010b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaaf887b-f616-4bbe-99a7-8d21355ccf8b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212400 - Fraud audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,408 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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