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title: "Covid-19 Counter-Fraud Investigation Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-09-06"
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# Covid-19 Counter-Fraud Investigation Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d1f87eb-f4c4-4e13-8e52-145de0549c21

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has completed the procurement process for "Covid-19 Counter-Fraud Investigation Services." This contract, focusing primarily on the Bounce-Back Loans Scheme (BBLS) fraud, aims to disrupt criminal activity, recover taxpayer money, and deter abuse of public sector schemes. The procurement, classified under legal and investigation services, had a total value of £9.9 million and was conducted via a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period spans from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, with Thurrock Council serving as the supplier. The services will cover various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and investigative services to gain government contracts. Large-scale organisations, particularly those adept at handling complex fraud investigations and capable of delivering high recovery rates, are well-suited to compete in such procurements. Companies experienced in offering robust counter-fraud solutions can leverage this tender to add significant value to their portfolio, enhancing their credibility and market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of counter-fraud investigation services, primarily focused on the Bounce-Back Loans Scheme (BBLS) that was managed by the British Business Back on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The primary goal of this service is to disrupt criminal activity relating to Bounce Back Loan (BBL) fraud, deliver recoveries for the taxpayer, and to provide a deterrent effect in relation to the abuse of public sector schemes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b5eec6-d7f4-47e4-841e-d7541b611e63 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,900,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THURROCK COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79720000 - Investigation services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 12:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b5eec6-d7f4-47e4-841e-d7541b611e63
- 6 Sep 2024 at 10:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b5eec6-d7f4-47e4-841e-d7541b611e63
- 9 Aug 2024 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b5eec6-d7f4-47e4-841e-d7541b611e63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b5eec6-d7f4-47e4-841e-d7541b611e63
  6th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54f3b6e8-c86b-4ae1-9b7a-9d798d119522
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/080bc8ed-d05c-4515-adb5-fc42ad9db96e
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