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# The Provision of Counter Fraud Services

Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5716b2c-b47a-4fa0-973b-6de190ba2893

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the NHS Shared Business Services involves a tender titled "The Provision of Counter Fraud Services" aimed at businesses in the fraud audit services sector. The project targets the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board, focusing on preventing and mitigating fraud, bribery, and corruption. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to the Mersey Internal Audit Agency, commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029. This is a completed tender process under the award stage, covering services to be delivered across the United Kingdom with a total contract value of £75,725.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses within the fraud audit services industry, particularly those with established expertise in counter fraud measures. Businesses that can effectively implement and manage compliance services aligned with NHS and government standards are well-positioned to benefit. The procurement favours companies operating as small and medium-sized enterprises. The project not only fosters service delivery within healthcare but also encourages the growth of businesses specialising in securing institutional compliance and integrity, presenting ample potential for those seeking to expand their regional portfolio of public sector engagements.

## Notice

Appointment of a single supplier to provide Counter Fraud Services to NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (ICB), including the fulfilment of all relevant statutory, regulatory and NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) requirements. The service will support the prevention, detection, investigation and deterrence of fraud, bribery and corruption, and will be delivered in accordance with Service Condition 24 of the NHS Standard Contract, Government Functional Standard GovS 013, NHSCFA requirements and other applicable legislation and guidance. The supplier will be required to utilise the NHSCFA case management system to record and manage counter fraud activity, investigations, proactive exercises and identified control weaknesses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb480896-679f-4f08-824b-39bd94949a1d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,725 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,725 |
| 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 | 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

- 79212400 - Fraud audit services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 07:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb480896-679f-4f08-824b-39bd94949a1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb480896-679f-4f08-824b-39bd94949a1d
  8th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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