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Fraud Controls

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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29 Sep 2025 at 08:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Lottery Community Fund has successfully awarded a contract titled "Fraud Controls" to Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP. This contract pertains to fraud audit services within the services industry category, addressing the geographical scope of the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a direct award, with the tender period concluding on the 15th of September, 2025. The contract commenced on the 22nd of September, 2025, and is scheduled to end on the 31st of March, 2026, with an overall value up to £150,000, including an extension starting from January 2026.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for firms specialising in risk-based fraud control improvements, particularly those comfortable with direct award procurements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as they might find this project strategically aligned with their capabilities in providing robust fraud audit services. By successfully engaging in this project, businesses can enhance their reputation and potentially establish long-term collaborations with a prestigious entity such as the National Lottery Community Fund, which is based in Birmingham, England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fraud Controls

Notice Description

The Contract is to support the National Lottery Community Fund in providing proportionate and risk-based recommendations for control improvements that effectively balance the need to prevent and detect fraud and operational requirements. The initial term of the contract is: 22/09/2025 -31/12/2025 total value: up to PS100,000 Extension: 01/01/2026 - 31/03/2026 total value: up to PS50,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41bfcb61-741e-4d75-9b9c-4af4f33f4f82
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1TR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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