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title: "RA349501 - PROVISION OF Counter Fraud Services ON BEHALF OF Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust"
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# RA349501 - PROVISION OF Counter Fraud Services ON BEHALF OF Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f34389a-9ae6-4f96-b2c6-ce04a165a438

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## Summary

The Shropshire Healthcare Procurement Service has orchestrated an open tender process, identified as RA349501, for the provision of Counter Fraud Services on behalf of the Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. The procurement falls under the 'Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security' category (CPV 79000000). The tender process was conducted as part of a framework competition under NHS SBS for Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud, and Financial Assurance Services. Key activity locations include England, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and further afield. The contract period commenced on 3rd May 2025 for a brief duration until 4th May 2025. The process, initially published on 2nd May 2025, has progressed to the award stage, with Mersey Internal Audit Agency being the successful supplier as of the same date, securing an active contract valued at £21,300 GBP.

This procurement opportunity is significant for businesses specializing in counter fraud services, especially those with capabilities in auditing and financial assurance. The open procedure facilitates wide participation, making it particularly favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Such businesses can leverage this contract not only to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector but also gain credibility within the healthcare industry. Since the contract is based in Shropshire, firms with a presence in or a strategic interest in expanding into regional public sector markets may find this opportunity aligning with their growth objectives. Despite the contract’s short period, successful delivery could position suppliers for future opportunities within similar frameworks.

## Notice

Further Competition being run under NHS SBS Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services FRAMEWORK REFERENCE - SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024 - Must be able to commence contract 01/04/2025 - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA349501. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA349501 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ffc228-bc57-479b-a40a-7ae8171ff504 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2025 - 4 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,300 |
| 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 | SHROPSHIRE HEALTHCARE PROCUREMENT SERVICE |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY3 8XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Bowbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERSEY INTERNAL AUDIT AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ffc228-bc57-479b-a40a-7ae8171ff504
- 2 May 2025 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326e16a3-0e56-4fbc-ac32-4743024141bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ffc228-bc57-479b-a40a-7ae8171ff504
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326e16a3-0e56-4fbc-ac32-4743024141bd
  2nd May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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