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title: "Counter Fraud and Business Ethics (CFBE) Expert Services"
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# Counter Fraud and Business Ethics (CFBE) Expert Services

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3385edcd-6c11-48c8-af2f-27f0df40ff7e

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## Summary

HS2 has awarded a contract for "Counter Fraud and Business Ethics (CFBE) Expert Services" to Grant Thornton Limited. This procurement falls under the financial consultancy services industry category and has a total value of £76,400. The services are required to be delivered to multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method employed was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement. Important dates include the tender period ending on 10th February 2025 and the contract period running from 11th February 2025 to 24th February 2025. As of 11th February 2025, the award status is active.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses providing financial consultancy, particularly those with expertise in counter fraud measures, whistleblowing processes, fraud risk assessment, and business ethics frameworks. While the contract has been awarded to a large firm, the framework agreement implies the possibility of future opportunities within the scope of CFBE services, making it an attractive prospect for specialised firms aiming to position themselves as key suppliers in public sector projects. Businesses with a strong background in implementing data analytics software for fraud detection and ethical business operation evaluation will find ample growth opportunities through similar forthcoming tenders.

## Notice

Contract intended to evaluate and define the operating environment for CFBE. With a focus on whistleblowing processes, implementation of a fraud risk assessment, configuration of data analytics software, and finally business ethics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2139257-b5f2-4b56-aab9-a1747ecd13e7 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2139257-b5f2-4b56-aab9-a1747ecd13e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2139257-b5f2-4b56-aab9-a1747ecd13e7
  18th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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