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title: "NHS Counter Fraud Authority - Provision of Annual IT Health Check"
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buyer: "N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES"
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# NHS Counter Fraud Authority - Provision of Annual IT Health Check

Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79109f77-eb78-4def-bf77-ecadfa3eb0d3

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## Summary

The N H S Shared Business Services has concluded a procurement process titled "NHS Counter Fraud Authority - Provision of Annual IT Health Check," under the industry category of Computer testing services (CPV 72820000). Located in London, United Kingdom, with a focus on services, this procurement followed a limited competitive quotation method. The process has transitioned to the award stage as of 6th March 2025, with the contract period from 20th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The estimated value of the contract is £15,750 GBP.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT health checks and system testing services. The requirement for CHECK-certified skills emphasises the demand for specialised providers. Companies adept in providing comprehensive IT assessments could leverage this contract not only to enhance their portfolio but also to build a strong relationship with the NHS, paving the way for future collaborations. Sapphire Technologies Ltd, an SME from Newcastle upon Tyne, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the suitability of smaller firms in winning government tenders.

## Notice

The NHSCFA is seeking to engage a specialist provider with the skills and expertise to deliver a CHECK-certified IT Health Check (ITHC)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891feb21-95ab-4f41-87e1-8defad233856 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,750 |
| 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 | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2025 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891feb21-95ab-4f41-87e1-8defad233856

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891feb21-95ab-4f41-87e1-8defad233856
  6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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