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title: "Measuring Fraud in Overseas Aid: Options and Method;"
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# Measuring Fraud in Overseas Aid: Options and Method;

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87178463-1f05-4da8-a6d5-c236511af906

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has recently completed a tender process for a contract titled "Measuring Fraud in Overseas Aid: Options and Method." This project focuses on evaluating methods to measure fraud within overseas aid, with a contract value of £23,250 lasting three months, starting from April 12, 2022, and concluding on July 12, 2022. The tender period ended on February 23, 2022, and the project falls under the industry category of system quality assurance assessment and review services. The contract was awarded to the University of Portsmouth on April 11, 2022, and the award notice was published on July 18, 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in system quality assurance and fraud assessment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that provide innovative solutions in assessing and mitigating fraud risks in aid programmes would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in projects with governmental bodies like the FCDO can enhance a business's credibility and broaden its portfolio, making it an advantageous opportunity for those looking to expand their market presence.

## Notice

The purpose of this review is to support the FCDO in its commitment to gain a better understanding of options and methods measuring fraud in overseas aid. Contract duration - 3 months with option to extend for another month.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b070a362-5e8e-4d27-8297-e1899439a776 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request for a Quatation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2022 - 12 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,250 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AN |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2022 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b070a362-5e8e-4d27-8297-e1899439a776

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b070a362-5e8e-4d27-8297-e1899439a776
  18th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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