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The Provision of Counter Fraud Services

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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08 Jul 2026 at 07:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the NHS Shared Business Services involves a tender titled "The Provision of Counter Fraud Services" aimed at businesses in the fraud audit services sector. The project targets the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board, focusing on preventing and mitigating fraud, bribery, and corruption. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to the Mersey Internal Audit Agency, commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029. This is a completed tender process under the award stage, covering services to be delivered across the United Kingdom with a total contract value of £75,725.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses within the fraud audit services industry, particularly those with established expertise in counter fraud measures. Businesses that can effectively implement and manage compliance services aligned with NHS and government standards are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement favours companies operating as small and medium-sized enterprises. The project not only fosters service delivery within healthcare but also encourages the growth of businesses specialising in securing institutional compliance and integrity, presenting ample potential for those seeking to expand their regional portfolio of public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Counter Fraud Services

Notice Description

Appointment of a single supplier to provide Counter Fraud Services to NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (ICB), including the fulfilment of all relevant statutory, regulatory and NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) requirements. The service will support the prevention, detection, investigation and deterrence of fraud, bribery and corruption, and will be delivered in accordance with Service Condition 24 of the NHS Standard Contract, Government Functional Standard GovS 013, NHSCFA requirements and other applicable legislation and guidance. The supplier will be required to utilise the NHSCFA case management system to record and manage counter fraud activity, investigations, proactive exercises and identified control weaknesses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5716b2c-b47a-4fa0-973b-6de190ba2893
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb480896-679f-4f08-824b-39bd94949a1d
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£75,725 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,725 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEY INTERNAL AUDIT AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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