Award

Award of Provision of Systems and Processes Lead (Fraud and Error)

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

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Award

24 Mar 2023 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Social Security Scotland has awarded the contract for the provision of Systems and Processes Lead (Fraud and Error) to Venesky Brown Ltd. The tender, with ID tender-727081, involves collaborating with various organisations to design and implement counter fraud and error controls. The contract was signed on 22nd March 2023. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, and the tender period started on 24th April 2023, ending on 30th June 2023.

This opportunity to provide personnel services for the Fraud and Error Resolution Unit of Social Security Scotland is well-suited for businesses experienced in implementing fraud and error controls in benefit payment systems. Companies with expertise in counter fraud measures and continuous improvement processes would thrive in competing for this contract, which aims to enhance the administration of benefit payments for the agency.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of Systems and Processes Lead (Fraud and Error)

Notice Description

This post will form a part of the Social Security Scotland's Fraud and Error Resolution Unit. The role will involve collaborating with the Social Security Programme, DWP & Operational Agency fraud, error and debt teams to lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of counter fraud and error controls, and associated requirements for reporting and accounting, to enable the Agency to effectively administer benefit payments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000724336
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474552
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£262,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

FALKIRK COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

Contact Name
Business Support, Central Procurement, Communities (Public Transport Unit), Corporate Procurement, Finance Procurement Office, Infrastructure, Environment and Economy, MPIP, Planning and Greenspace, Procurement, Procurement, Commercial and Contract Management, Purchasing, Social Security Scotland
Contact Email
barbara.foxwell@midlothian.gov.uk, danny.thallon@falkirk.gov.uk, laura.mcnaughton@argyll-bute.gov.uk, lynsey.greer@socialsecurity.gov.scot, mark.frater@sasa.gov.scot, pdu_procurement@highland.gov.uk, stephen.otiende@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500, +44 1382434000, +44 1412420133, +44 1412425913, +44 1413304012, +44 1414686024, +44 1586555958, +44 1738475000, +44 3000203000, +44 3000676000, +44 3451550000, +441312448890, 01324504927, 07748268604

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
25
Supplier Names

3X1 GROUP

ACE TAXIS PERTH

AVMI

COMMUNICATE TECHNOLOGY

DOUGLAS ENGINEERS

EFFINI

HARVEY NASH

HEYWOOD

HIGHLAND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

LOST ART

OCF

PERTH RADIO TAXIS

PLANT AND QUARRY SERVICES

PLANT GLAZING

QIAGEN

QUORUM CYBER SECURITY

ROCKET EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS

RSK ENVIRONMENT

SOFTCAT

STORY CONTRACTING

SWEENEYS GARAGE

THIS IS MILK

VENESKY BROWN

WEIR FORESTRY

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