Award

National Fraud Initiative (NFI) Data Matching Services

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH AGENT CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Nov 2024 at 09:07

Tender

29 Sep 2023 at 15:58

Planning

27 Jul 2023 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Minister for the Cabinet Office, acting through the Crown Commercial Service, has awarded a contract for the provision of National Fraud Initiative (NFI) Data Matching Services. This contract, which focuses on the category of database and operating software packages, is worth up to £7.5 million and will run initially for 57 months, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. Located in Liverpool, this initiative requires a managed service provider to deliver all aspects of the NFI, ensuring compliance with Cabinet Office security standards. The competitive procedure with negotiation was utilised to select the supplier, and key dates include the start of the procurement process on 29th September 2023, the tender submission deadline on 23rd October 2023, and the signing of the contract on 1st July 2024. The procurement stage is currently complete, and the contract is now active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in database systems, software packages, and electronic data management. Companies with expertise in data matching, analytics, and innovative technology solutions, particularly those experienced in handling Government contracts and adhering to stringent security standards, will find this contract integral for business growth. SMEs are encouraged to participate, especially those that can foster close collaboration and drive continuous programme development. The NFI aims to tackle fraud and overpayments across the UK, making it a crucial project for businesses capable of providing high-quality, secure, and innovative data solutions.

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Notice Title

National Fraud Initiative (NFI) Data Matching Services

Notice Description

The Cabinet Office requires a managed service to deliver all aspects of National Fraud Initiative (NFI) in an environment that meets the Cabinet Office security requirements and is accredited against relevant Government Information Assurance Standards. The supplier will work in partnership with the Cabinet Office to jointly drive innovation and continual programme development. Innovation and embracing new technology to evolve the NFI, as well as interoperability with other services, will be key.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cabinet Office requires a managed service to deliver all aspects of National Fraud Initiative (NFI) in an environment that meets the Cabinet Office security requirements and is accredited against relevant Government Information Assurance Standards. The supplier will be expected to ensure that the system is updated in line with future Government security standards and future changes to data protection legislation. The NFI is a complex project requiring expertise, flexibility and close collaboration. The supplier will be required to work in partnership with the Cabinet Office to jointly drive innovation and continual programme development. For example, developing enhanced data matching/analytics techniques, overcoming specific data related problems, contacting participants needing support and developing enhanced functionality for the NFI web application. Innovation and embracing new technology to evolve the NFI, as well as interoperability with other services, will be key. The value of the opportunity is up to PS7.5 Million across 81 months (initial duration of the contract is for 57 months, with an option to extend for 24 months). Of this figure PS4 Million is Core Spend with PS3.5 Million as the Gross Revenue from the Gainshare. The Gross Revenue element will be split with the NFI.

Renewal: The contract will be subject to renewal at the end of this award on the assumption that the Government policy in the area of Fraud is a longer term requirement come 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eaea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036190-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48610000 - Database systems

48611000 - Database software package

48612000 - Database-management system

48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

48614000 - Data-acquisition system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH AGENT CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Additional Buyers

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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