--- title: "Social-housing Fraud investigative services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4985a9a3-1ebd-476e-8dc1-a97ad86f89f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4985a9a3-1ebd-476e-8dc1-a97ad86f89f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4985a9a3-1ebd-476e-8dc1-a97ad86f89f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4985a9a3-1ebd-476e-8dc1-a97ad86f89f5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PHOENIX COMMUNITY HOUSING" published: "2026-06-09" --- # Social-housing Fraud investigative services Buyer: PHOENIX COMMUNITY HOUSING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4985a9a3-1ebd-476e-8dc1-a97ad86f89f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4985a9a3-1ebd-476e-8dc1-a97ad86f89f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4985a9a3-1ebd-476e-8dc1-a97ad86f89f5.json) ## Summary Phoenix Community Housing, located in London, is currently at the tender stage for a contract titled "Social-housing Fraud investigative services." This procurement falls under the industry category of Investigation and Security Services (CPV code: 79700000) and aims to minimise social housing fraud by ensuring properties are occupied by rightful tenants through detailed investigative services. The procurement process started with a publication date of 9th June 2026, with a tender submission deadline on 30th June 2026. The contract is set to run from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. This open procedure, suitable for entities beyond the threshold, offers an estimated contract value between £45,000 and £55,000. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in investigation and security services, particularly those experienced in fraud detection and legal compliance in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE). Companies capable of conducting thorough investigations, producing detailed reports, and participating in legal proceedings will find this contract particularly advantageous. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are welcome to express interest, the tender primarily suits firms with established capacity and expertise in handling long-term investigative contracts. This opportunity enables companies to expand their portfolio and enhance their credibility in the public sector by partnering with Phoenix Community Housing. ## Notice To provide Fraud investigation services. To ensure that our properties are occupied by the rightful tenants and investigate statutory sales applicants that have been referred. Ensuring the risk to the business of social housing fraud is minimised. Output Technical Specification: Interim and final investigation reports to be submitted in writing, detailing investigative actions taken and evidentiary basis for decision and recommendations. Investigations and reporting to be in compliance with Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE). Investigating Officer must be able to produce written witness statements for Court and be able to attend and submit evidence in person. Monthly review meetings to take place throughout the lifespan of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f38eed4-b08d-49f2-bd1c-b806f2cff7fa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PHOENIX COMMUNITY HOUSING | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE6 2RP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Lewisham | | Electoral ward | Catford South | | Westminster constituency | Lewisham East | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79700000 - Investigation and security services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2026 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f38eed4-b08d-49f2-bd1c-b806f2cff7fa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f38eed4-b08d-49f2-bd1c-b806f2cff7fa 9th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN171465 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.phoenixch.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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